As we continue our chat at the Edge Steakhouse in Park City, Utah, David explains his ‘meditration’, entering a meditative state to concentrate his thoughts. This reflection helps him gauge his over-all well being and illuminates issues that he may not be facing. “I personally believe lifestyle is king. I do not live to work. I am authentic with the work that I do, and I start my day with a routine.” This matter-of-fact attitude helps David teach people to be honest with themselves, and follow his three key points: get real, be authentic, and be healthy. It’s never too late to change, are you ready to realize your full potential? Find out how establishing a routine, making healthy choices, and living authentically have led to David Corbin being considered the mentor of mentors.

Tasty quote to chew on:“What kicks you in the butt, as an entrepreneur, as a family person, is not facing certain things in your life. Face it. Just put your nose towards it and face it and deal with it, and if it happens, don’t hide from it.”

]]>Do you avoid your mistakes? Do they make you feel ashamed, or embarrassed? Well it’s time to face it, follow it, and fix it. Performance Technology Group’s David Corbin explains why illuminating your mistakes and challenges is much more effective than hiding from them. To underscore this point, did you know that 70% of Americans don’t know what they are having for dinner by 4:30 PM? David explains how he used this information during his time as the ‘Chief Illumination Officer’ of a large pizza franchise to change their self-image. They no longer thought of themselves as a fast-food chain; they became a ‘crisis intervention’ company, solving last minute food crises as they arose. That is the power of illumination.

As we continue our chat at the Edge Steakhouse in Park City, Utah, David explains his ‘meditration’, entering a meditative state to concentrate his thoughts. This reflection helps him gauge his over-all well being and illuminates issues that he may not be facing. “I personally believe lifestyle is king. I do not live to work. I am authentic with the work that I do, and I start my day with a routine.” This matter-of-fact attitude helps David teach people to be honest with themselves, and follow his three key points: get real, be authentic, and be healthy. It’s never too late to change, are you ready to realize your full potential? Find out how establishing a routine, making healthy choices, and living authentically have led to David Corbin being considered the mentor of mentors.

Tasty quote to chew on:“What kicks you in the butt, as an entrepreneur, as a family person, is not facing certain things in your life. Face it. Just put your nose towards it and face it and deal with it, and if it happens, don’t hide from it.”

]]>Do you avoid your mistakes? Do they make you feel ashamed, or embarrassed? Well it’s time to face it, follow it, and fix it. Performance Technology Group’s David Corbin explains why illuminating your mistakes and challenges is much more effective than hiding from them. To underscore this point, did you know that 70% of Americans don’t know what they are having for dinner by 4:30 PM? David explains how he used this information during his time as the ‘Chief Illumination Officer’ of a large pizza franchise to change their self-image. They no longer thought of themselves as a fast-food chain; they became a ‘crisis intervention’ company, solving last minute food crises as they arose. That is the power of illumination.

As we continue our chat at the Edge Steakhouse in Park City, Utah, David explains his ‘meditration’, entering a meditative state to concentrate his thoughts. This reflection helps him gauge his over-all well being and illuminates issues that he may not be facing. “I personally believe lifestyle is king. I do not live to work. I am authentic with the work that I do, and I start my day with a routine.” This matter-of-fact attitude helps David teach people to be honest with themselves, and follow his three key points: get real, be authentic, and be healthy. It’s never too late to change, are you ready to realize your full potential? Find out how establishing a routine, making healthy choices, and living authentically have led to David Corbin being considered the mentor of mentors.

Tasty quote to chew on:“What kicks you in the butt, as an entrepreneur, as a family person, is not facing certain things in your life. Face it. Just put your nose towards it and face it and deal with it, and if it happens, don’t hide from it.”

]]>cleanNonono07:39Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/david-corbin/S02:E14: Grow, Adapt, Pivot: Rachael Herrscher and the Power of Social Mediahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/ajsEY-UvZAg/
Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:42:02 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1915Alan Taylor,Amazon,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,Business Advice,Caviar Burger,Click Retreat,Clickretreat.com,Dining,Edge Burger,Edge Steakhouse,Entrepreneur,Facebook,gender equality,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,MSFT,Park City,Scott Duffy,Social Boost,Social Media,Social Media Advice,Social Media Trends,Socialboost.com,Today's Mama,Todaysmama.com,Truffle Burger,Truffle Fries,Utah,Wagyu,Westgate Park City Resort & Spa,Westgate Resorts,YoutubeDid you know more women own businesses in Salt Lake City than anywhere else? Shattering the ‘Patriarchy and Pioneers’ misconception, Salt Lake City is a gender equal, tech-focused city, dubbed the ‘Silicone Slopes’. This is where TodaysMama.com and SocialBoost.com Founder, Rachael Herrscher, began her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 26. It took two more years for Rachael to raise initial funding for her first publishing firm, but she never gave up. After the housing bubble burst in 2008, the worldwide economy plunged into a tailspin; Rachael was forced to reassess the direction of her company and make the necessary changes to survive. With the print industry in upheaval and the emergence of the social media age, Rachael quickly pivoted her business focus to an online model which has been prospering ever since. Rachael realized when she visited an all-female conference that many women are intimidated by delivering a business pitch to raise funding. Rachael explains that you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for money; most investors are looking to diversify, and are ready to invest. One caveat, be careful not to get married to your original business plan. You must be ready to pivot and switch gears in tandem with the economic climate to survive.

Speaking of pivoting, we turn our attention to a super-secret specialty burger from Westgate Resort’s Edge Steakhouse in beautiful Park City, UT. Chef Wayne has concocted a delicious east-meets-west wagyu burger, broiled to perfection, and topped with truffle aioli, a sous vide lobster tail, béarnaise sauce, black truffle peelings, and caviar on a brioche bun. This burger is sure to make anyone’s mouth water just by thinking about it! As if the burger wasn’t enough, we have a pile of truffle fries with truffle fonduta and house made red pepper ketchup on the side. If you want to sink your teeth into the Edge Burger, you’ll need to order 24 hours in advance. Trust us, it’s well worth the wait. Could your taste buds handle it?

We give Alan a minute to overcome pure burger-ecstasy before getting back into the meat of today’s lesson. Your online presence is just as important as any other aspect of your business and falling behind will punish your profits. You may think that Facebook is the preeminent social platform to connect with your target audience, but it may be the worst! Facebook’s new algorithms are inhibiting views and slowing down account growth. Don’t scramble for ‘likes’; Rachael recommends that business owners curate video content on YouTube, and productize their brand on Amazon.com. That’s not the only game-changing tip in this week’s Business & Burgers. Rachael details how to craft the perfect pitch, obtain like-minded investors, and build your online tribe of influencers. Are you ready to grow, adapt and pivot in today’s connected age? Watch now.

Tasty quote to chew on:“If you are locked into your business plan, you will fail because you have to pivot. You have to change. You have to respond with the feedback you’re getting. We put so much value in the business plan that we use to pitch with that it can handicap us.”

Food for thought:

Find your loyal following and build your social presence from there.

Don’t be afraid to go out and pitch. Get out there and get your idea funded.

Don’t be the icemaker. Be ready to adapt and pivot as the world changes.

]]>Did you know more women own businesses in Salt Lake City than anywhere else? Shattering the ‘Patriarchy and Pioneers’ misconception, Salt Lake City is a gender equal, tech-focused city, dubbed the ‘Silicone Slopes’. This is where TodaysMama.com and SocialBoost.com Founder, Rachael Herrscher, began her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 26. It took two more years for Rachael to raise initial funding for her first publishing firm, but she never gave up. After the housing bubble burst in 2008, the worldwide economy plunged into a tailspin; Rachael was forced to reassess the direction of her company and make the necessary changes to survive. With the print industry in upheaval and the emergence of the social media age, Rachael quickly pivoted her business focus to an online model which has been prospering ever since. Rachael realized when she visited an all-female conference that many women are intimidated by delivering a business pitch to raise funding. Rachael explains that you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for money; most investors are looking to diversify, and are ready to invest. One caveat, be careful not to get married to your original business plan. You must be ready to pivot and switch gears in tandem with the economic climate to survive.

Speaking of pivoting, we turn our attention to a super-secret specialty burger from Westgate Resort’s Edge Steakhouse in beautiful Park City, UT. Chef Wayne has concocted a delicious east-meets-west wagyu burger, broiled to perfection, and topped with truffle aioli, a sous vide lobster tail, béarnaise sauce, black truffle peelings, and caviar on a brioche bun. This burger is sure to make anyone’s mouth water just by thinking about it! As if the burger wasn’t enough, we have a pile of truffle fries with truffle fonduta and house made red pepper ketchup on the side. If you want to sink your teeth into the Edge Burger, you’ll need to order 24 hours in advance. Trust us, it’s well worth the wait. Could your taste buds handle it?

We give Alan a minute to overcome pure burger-ecstasy before getting back into the meat of today’s lesson. Your online presence is just as important as any other aspect of your business and falling behind will punish your profits. You may think that Facebook is the preeminent social platform to connect with your target audience, but it may be the worst! Facebook’s new algorithms are inhibiting views and slowing down account growth. Don’t scramble for ‘likes’; Rachael recommends that business owners curate video content on YouTube, and productize their brand on Amazon.com. That’s not the only game-changing tip in this week’s Business & Burgers. Rachael details how to craft the perfect pitch, obtain like-minded investors, and build your online tribe of influencers. Are you ready to grow, adapt and pivot in today’s connected age? Watch now.

Did you know more women own businesses in Salt Lake City than anywhere else? Shattering the ‘Patriarchy and Pioneers’ misconception, Salt Lake City is a gender equal, tech-focused city, dubbed the ‘Silicone Slopes’. This is where TodaysMama.com and SocialBoost.com Founder, Rachael Herrscher, began her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 26. It took two more years for Rachael to raise initial funding for her first publishing firm, but she never gave up. After the housing bubble burst in 2008, the worldwide economy plunged into a tailspin; Rachael was forced to reassess the direction of her company and make the necessary changes to survive. With the print industry in upheaval and the emergence of the social media age, Rachael quickly pivoted her business focus to an online model which has been prospering ever since. Rachael realized when she visited an all-female conference that many women are intimidated by delivering a business pitch to raise funding. Rachael explains that you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for money; most investors are looking to diversify, and are ready to invest. One caveat, be careful not to get married to your original business plan. You must be ready to pivot and switch gears in tandem with the economic climate to survive.

Speaking of pivoting, we turn our attention to a super-secret specialty burger from Westgate Resort’s Edge Steakhouse in beautiful Park City, UT. Chef Wayne has concocted a delicious east-meets-west wagyu burger, broiled to perfection, and topped with truffle aioli, a sous vide lobster tail, béarnaise sauce, black truffle peelings, and caviar on a brioche bun. This burger is sure to make anyone’s mouth water just by thinking about it! As if the burger wasn’t enough, we have a pile of truffle fries with truffle fonduta and house made red pepper ketchup on the side. If you want to sink your teeth into the Edge Burger, you’ll need to order 24 hours in advance. Trust us, it’s well worth the wait. Could your taste buds handle it?

We give Alan a minute to overcome pure burger-ecstasy before getting back into the meat of today’s lesson. Your online presence is just as important as any other aspect of your business and falling behind will punish your profits. You may think that Facebook is the preeminent social platform to connect with your target audience, but it may be the worst! Facebook’s new algorithms are inhibiting views and slowing down account growth. Don’t scramble for ‘likes’; Rachael recommends that business owners curate video content on YouTube, and productize their brand on Amazon.com. That’s not the only game-changing tip in this week’s Business & Burgers. Rachael details how to craft the perfect pitch, obtain like-minded investors, and build your online tribe of influencers. Are you ready to grow, adapt and pivot in today’s connected age? Watch now.

cleanNonono12:48Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/rachael-herrscher/S02:E13: Building Strong Relationships: Skipio’s Nick Greer & Randy Garnhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/JxCUv3WyCX0/
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 22:13:47 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1902Aaron Black,Alan Taylor,Black's Sliders,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,Business Advice,Business Relationships,Career,Entrepreneur,Job,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,MSFT,Nick Greer,Randy Garn,Relationships,Scooter's Southern Fried Chicken Slider,Scott Duffy,Skipio,Star Mill,TechnologyDo you love your career, or is it just another job? Skipio CEO, Nick Greer, and CMO, Randy Garn, explain how keeping a positive, open company atmosphere and holding 15-minute power meetings are keys to help your employees grow just as much as your business. “Too often as humans… we have a job, I call that a three letter swear word. This is not just a J-O-B,” says Nick Greer, “If you’re just going through the motions, then we’re failing as a company, because we’re failing you and you’re not growing.” Underscoring Nick’s point, Randy stresses the importance of creating a learning environment that teaches employees to innovate, bringing new ideation to your company.

As Nick and Randy break the business mold, we’re breaking our rules and trying a popular sandwich by Black’s Sliders. Though it may not technically be a burger, we just couldn’t pass up the delectable Scooter’s Southern Fried Chicken Slider topped simply with romaine lettuce and ranch dressing on a Tuscan bun. As we enjoy our delicious sliders at the historic Star Mill in American Fork, Utah, we recognize the undeniable clout of face-to-face networking.

People, whether they are your employees, partners, or investors, are your most valuable resource. You must form strong, personal connections to succeed in the modern age. You might think that social media has provided a convenient tool for creating and maintaining meaningful relationships, but you’d be wrong. Nick Greer hammers home the importance of building substantial relationships the ‘old fashioned way.’ While technology is beneficial, it can never replace the power of genuine, human interactions. That’s why Nick and Randy created Skipio, a platform that makes sending highly-personalized text messages to potential and current customers easy. This level of communication ensures expectations are aligned from the beginning so that all parties can understand, agree, and commit to terms more expeditiously. Learn how to step up your networking game with business partners and employees alike!

Tasty quote to chew on:“Technology is the new, cutting edge, always changing, always adapting. Today it’s different than it was yesterday, but relationships, they’re old. The way that relationships are made and they’re had, it’s old… Those deep relationships are only helped through technology, but not technology alone. It has to be used with those old fashioned ways.”

Food for thought:

You don’t have to know A to Z. Just take one step at a time.

Teach your employees to think and be innovative and you will have a great company.

In business relationships money should never lead. Money should follow.

]]>Do you love your career, or is it just another job? Skipio CEO, Nick Greer, and CMO, Randy Garn, explain how keeping a positive, open company atmosphere and holding 15-minute power meetings are keys to help your employees grow just as much as your business. “Too often as humans… we have a job, I call that a three letter swear word. This is not just a J-O-B,” says Nick Greer, “If you’re just going through the motions, then we’re failing as a company, because we’re failing you and you’re not growing.” Underscoring Nick’s point, Randy stresses the importance of creating a learning environment that teaches employees to innovate, bringing new ideation to your company.

As Nick and Randy break the business mold, we’re breaking our rules and trying a popular sandwich by Black’s Sliders. Though it may not technically be a burger, we just couldn’t pass up the delectable Scooter’s Southern Fried Chicken Slider topped simply with romaine lettuce and ranch dressing on a Tuscan bun. As we enjoy our delicious sliders at the historic Star Mill in American Fork, Utah, we recognize the undeniable clout of face-to-face networking.

People, whether they are your employees, partners, or investors, are your most valuable resource. You must form strong, personal connections to succeed in the modern age. You might think that social media has provided a convenient tool for creating and maintaining meaningful relationships, but you’d be wrong. Nick Greer hammers home the importance of building substantial relationships the ‘old fashioned way.’ While technology is beneficial, it can never replace the power of genuine, human interactions. That’s why Nick and Randy created Skipio, a platform that makes sending highly-personalized text messages to potential and current customers easy. This level of communication ensures expectations are aligned from the beginning so that all parties can understand, agree, and commit to terms more expeditiously. Learn how to step up your networking game with business partners and employees alike!

Tasty quote to chew on:“Technology is the new, cutting edge, always changing, always adapting. Today it’s different than it was yesterday, but relationships, they’re old. The way that relationships are made and they’re had, it’s old… Those deep relationships are only helped through technology, but not technology alone. It has to be used with those old fashioned ways.”

Food for thought:

You don’t have to know A to Z. Just take one step at a time.

Do you love your career, or is it just another job? Skipio CEO, Nick Greer, and CMO, Randy Garn, explain how keeping a positive, open company atmosphere and holding 15-minute power meetings are keys to help your employees grow just as much as your business. “Too often as humans… we have a job, I call that a three letter swear word. This is not just a J-O-B,” says Nick Greer, “If you’re just going through the motions, then we’re failing as a company, because we’re failing you and you’re not growing.” Underscoring Nick’s point, Randy stresses the importance of creating a learning environment that teaches employees to innovate, bringing new ideation to your company.

As Nick and Randy break the business mold, we’re breaking our rules and trying a popular sandwich by Black’s Sliders. Though it may not technically be a burger, we just couldn’t pass up the delectable Scooter’s Southern Fried Chicken Slider topped simply with romaine lettuce and ranch dressing on a Tuscan bun. As we enjoy our delicious sliders at the historic Star Mill in American Fork, Utah, we recognize the undeniable clout of face-to-face networking.

People, whether they are your employees, partners, or investors, are your most valuable resource. You must form strong, personal connections to succeed in the modern age. You might think that social media has provided a convenient tool for creating and maintaining meaningful relationships, but you’d be wrong. Nick Greer hammers home the importance of building substantial relationships the ‘old fashioned way.’ While technology is beneficial, it can never replace the power of genuine, human interactions. That’s why Nick and Randy created Skipio, a platform that makes sending highly-personalized text messages to potential and current customers easy. This level of communication ensures expectations are aligned from the beginning so that all parties can understand, agree, and commit to terms more expeditiously. Learn how to step up your networking game with business partners and employees alike!

Tasty quote to chew on:“Technology is the new, cutting edge, always changing, always adapting. Today it’s different than it was yesterday, but relationships, they’re old. The way that relationships are made and they’re had, it’s old… Those deep relationships are only helped through technology, but not technology alone. It has to be used with those old fashioned ways.”

Food for thought:

You don’t have to know A to Z. Just take one step at a time.

cleanNonono13:37Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/nick-greer-randy-garn/S02:E12: Notre Dame Football Legend Rudy Ruettiger Conquers Odds & Hearts #RudyMoviehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/GGxeEGph0po/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 22:21:19 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1889Aaron Black,Alan Taylor,Black's Classic Slider,Black's Deluxe Slider,Black's Sliders,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,cancer,Cancer Survivor,dyslexia,Entrepreneur,Entrepreneur Magazine,Entrepreneur Media,Entrepreneur Network,Football,Health Food,Healthy,Hope,inspirational,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,MSFT,Notre Dame,Rudy,Rudy Movie,Rudy Ruettiger,Salt Lake City,Scott Duffy,Star Mill,UtahHow you perceive yourself will shape what you become. Football legend and inspirational speaker, Rudy Ruettiger is an all-American hero whose story captured the hearts of millions in the 1993 Hollywood blockbuster, Rudy. How did he persevere through cumbersome dyslexia, bad grades, and disadvantageous stature to become a star player on Notre Dame’s football team? Rudy shares how having a dream, what he calls ‘the edge’, sheer determination, and asking “why not” in the face of his critics got him where he is today. Rudy’s inspirational journey is a perfect showcase of the fortitude a person must find in their core to succeed.

We take a break from Rudy’s words of wisdom to sink our teeth into a more pressing issue, the amazing food of Black’s Sliders’! Black’s Sliders’ food truck has brought their tasty meats to the historical Star Mill in Utah. The mouth-watering Black’s Classic Beef Slider topped with cheddar cheese and caramelized onions, and the taste-bud-tickling Black’s Deluxe Slider with sliced Roma tomatoes on a Tuscan bun, are sure to be a hit with health food seekers and die-hard carnivores alike. Black’s Sliders came into being when Chef and Owner, Aaron Black was diagnosed with cancer. With a baby on the way, Aaron chose to use hardship as a catalyst rather than succumbing to the stress of his disease. “Giving up isn’t in the story when your wife is six months pregnant and you need to be a dad,” Aaron tells us.

Aaron’s tale of courage echoes Rudy’s distinctive moxie – An important characteristic for those embarking on an entrepreneurial endeavor. Hundreds of thousands of businesses are started every year; to be successful leaders must embrace failure as an integral stepping stone to a prosperous future. Find out how your ambition, hope, and tenacity can inspire others to dream big as Rudy leaves us with two important lessons to carry into our business and personal lives.

“You don’t have to be the smartest, or the best, to be somebody. Be a great contributor, be a great teammate, and you’ll be the leader, and you’ll be hiring those guys.”

Food for thought:

When you get knocked down, get back up. It’s up to you to prove your critics wrong.

It’s better to fail than to win right away. Some of the best life lessons come from failure.

Don’t be afraid to dream big. Do what inspires you and you will inspire others.

]]>How you perceive yourself will shape what you become. Football legend and inspirational speaker, Rudy Ruettiger is an all-American hero whose story captured the hearts of millions in the 1993 Hollywood blockbuster, Rudy. How did he persevere through cumbersome dyslexia, bad grades, and disadvantageous stature to become a star player on Notre Dame’s football team? Rudy shares how having a dream, what he calls ‘the edge’, sheer determination, and asking “why not” in the face of his critics got him where he is today. Rudy’s inspirational journey is a perfect showcase of the fortitude a person must find in their core to succeed.

We take a break from Rudy’s words of wisdom to sink our teeth into a more pressing issue, the amazing food of Black’s Sliders’! Black’s Sliders’ food truck has brought their tasty meats to the historical Star Mill in Utah. The mouth-watering Black’s Classic Beef Slider topped with cheddar cheese and caramelized onions, and the taste-bud-tickling Black’s Deluxe Slider with sliced Roma tomatoes on a Tuscan bun, are sure to be a hit with health food seekers and die-hard carnivores alike. Black’s Sliders came into being when Chef and Owner, Aaron Black was diagnosed with cancer. With a baby on the way, Aaron chose to use hardship as a catalyst rather than succumbing to the stress of his disease. “Giving up isn’t in the story when your wife is six months pregnant and you need to be a dad,” Aaron tells us.

Aaron’s tale of courage echoes Rudy’s distinctive moxie – An important characteristic for those embarking on an entrepreneurial endeavor. Hundreds of thousands of businesses are started every year; to be successful leaders must embrace failure as an integral stepping stone to a prosperous future. Find out how your ambition, hope, and tenacity can inspire others to dream big as Rudy leaves us with two important lessons to carry into our business and personal lives.

“You don’t have to be the smartest, or the best, to be somebody. Be a great contributor, be a great teammate, and you’ll be the leader, and you’ll be hiring those guys.”

Food for thought:

When you get knocked down, get back up. It’s up to you to prove your critics wrong.

It’s better to fail than to win right away. Some of the best life lessons come from failure.

Don’t be afraid to dream big. Do what inspires you and you will inspire others.

]]>How you perceive yourself will shape what you become. Football legend and inspirational speaker, Rudy Ruettiger is an all-American hero whose story captured the hearts of millions in the 1993 Hollywood blockbuster, Rudy. How did he persevere through cumbersome dyslexia, bad grades, and disadvantageous stature to become a star player on Notre Dame’s football team? Rudy shares how having a dream, what he calls ‘the edge’, sheer determination, and asking “why not” in the face of his critics got him where he is today. Rudy’s inspirational journey is a perfect showcase of the fortitude a person must find in their core to succeed.

We take a break from Rudy’s words of wisdom to sink our teeth into a more pressing issue, the amazing food of Black’s Sliders’! Black’s Sliders’ food truck has brought their tasty meats to the historical Star Mill in Utah. The mouth-watering Black’s Classic Beef Slider topped with cheddar cheese and caramelized onions, and the taste-bud-tickling Black’s Deluxe Slider with sliced Roma tomatoes on a Tuscan bun, are sure to be a hit with health food seekers and die-hard carnivores alike. Black’s Sliders came into being when Chef and Owner, Aaron Black was diagnosed with cancer. With a baby on the way, Aaron chose to use hardship as a catalyst rather than succumbing to the stress of his disease. “Giving up isn’t in the story when your wife is six months pregnant and you need to be a dad,” Aaron tells us.

Aaron’s tale of courage echoes Rudy’s distinctive moxie – An important characteristic for those embarking on an entrepreneurial endeavor. Hundreds of thousands of businesses are started every year; to be successful leaders must embrace failure as an integral stepping stone to a prosperous future. Find out how your ambition, hope, and tenacity can inspire others to dream big as Rudy leaves us with two important lessons to carry into our business and personal lives.

“You don’t have to be the smartest, or the best, to be somebody. Be a great contributor, be a great teammate, and you’ll be the leader, and you’ll be hiring those guys.”

Food for thought:

When you get knocked down, get back up. It’s up to you to prove your critics wrong.

It’s better to fail than to win right away. Some of the best life lessons come from failure.

Don’t be afraid to dream big. Do what inspires you and you will inspire others.

]]>cleanNonono16:10Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/rudy-ruettiger/S02:E11: Daymond John and the New Carl’s Jr. Baby Back Rib Burgerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/11uJEn83XCU/
Thu, 29 Jun 2017 23:00:53 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1878ABC,Al “Bubba” Baker,Alan Taylor,Baby Back Rib,Baby Back Rib Thickburger,Barbeque,BBQ,blueprint+co,Bubba’s Boneless Ribs,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,Carl’s Jr.,Daymond John,Daymond John Success Formula,Daymond on Demand,Entrepreneur,Entrepreneur Magazine,Entrepreneur Media,Entrepreneur Network,Food Processing,FUBU,Generation Z,Gourmet,InnerVation Lab,Intrepreneur,Mentoring,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,Millennials,money,MSFT,Rastelli Foods Group,Ribs,Scott Duffy,Shark Tank,WealthDid you know that 65% of the wealthiest people in the world are self-made? CEO of FUBU and The Shark Group, and Co-Star of ABC’s Emmy-Award winning reality show Shark Tank, Daymond John, took the retail world by storm after launching FUBU from his home in Queens with only $40 in start-up capital. This rags-to-riches journey wasn’t an overnight success story; Daymond persevered through a multitude of growing pains as he scaled his urban sportswear brand to the fashion juggernaut we know and love today.

Never one to shy away from a new challenge, Daymond has invested in Bubba’s Boneless Ribs, a catering business featuring southern-style BBQ ribs made with a patented food-processing method. Daymond discovered the mouth-watering ribs on an episode of ABC’s Shark Tank and has parlayed an appetizing new partnership with eminent fast-food brand, Carl’s Jr. Today, we feast on a gourmet Carl’s Jr. Baby Back Rib Burger with Mississippi honey BBQ sauce, crispy fried onions, and pickles.

As we devour this meatlicious delight, Daymond brings Scott and Alan up to speed on his recent endeavors including InnerVation Lab and blueprint+co; two companies designed to teach intrepreneurs and entrepreneurs techniques to leverage their intellectual value and meet like-minded individuals. Daymond teaches us how to break into an unfamiliar industry, surmount scaling issues with an inventory-dependent business model, build strategic partnerships, find mentors, and more. Savour Daymond’s words of wisdom while ravaging your own Baby Back Rib Burger, available for a limited time at Carls. Jr.

Tasty quote to chew on: “I want people to understand that they have the power to do what they want to do. Don’t make excuses because no one is going to pick you up off of the couch…”

Food for thought:

Every time things change, somebody wins and somebody loses. It’s how you adapt that makes the difference.

Take care of yourself. You can’t have success if you don’t take care of yourself.

Often it’s the people around us who raise us up or knock us down. Surround yourself with like-minded people.

Next time on Business & Burgers: Next time we will sit down with Rudy Ruettiger to discuss something that both footballers and entrepreneurs can relate to – overcoming the odds. Rudy’s underdog story has inspired people all around the world. We’re lucky to sit down and share a burger with him as we talk sports, business, and following your dreams.

]]>Did you know that 65% of the wealthiest people in the world are self-made? CEO of FUBU and The Shark Group, and Co-Star of ABC’s Emmy-Award winning reality show Shark Tank, Daymond John, took the retail world by storm after launching FUBU from his home in Queens with only $40 in start-up capital. This rags-to-riches journey wasn’t an overnight success story; Daymond persevered through a multitude of growing pains as he scaled his urban sportswear brand to the fashion juggernaut we know and love today.

Never one to shy away from a new challenge, Daymond has invested in Bubba’s Boneless Ribs, a catering business featuring southern-style BBQ ribs made with a patented food-processing method. Daymond discovered the mouth-watering ribs on an episode of ABC’s Shark Tank and has parlayed an appetizing new partnership with eminent fast-food brand, Carl’s Jr. Today, we feast on a gourmet Carl’s Jr. Baby Back Rib Burger with Mississippi honey BBQ sauce, crispy fried onions, and pickles.

As we devour this meatlicious delight, Daymond brings Scott and Alan up to speed on his recent endeavors including InnerVation Lab and blueprint+co; two companies designed to teach intrepreneurs and entrepreneurs techniques to leverage their intellectual value and meet like-minded individuals. Daymond teaches us how to break into an unfamiliar industry, surmount scaling issues with an inventory-dependent business model, build strategic partnerships, find mentors, and more. Savour Daymond’s words of wisdom while ravaging your own Baby Back Rib Burger, available for a limited time at Carls. Jr.

Tasty quote to chew on: “I want people to understand that they have the power to do what they want to do. Don’t make excuses because no one is going to pick you up off of the couch…”

Food for thought:

Every time things change, somebody wins and somebody loses. It’s how you adapt that makes the difference.

Take care of yourself. You can’t have success if you don’t take care of yourself.

Often it’s the people around us who raise us up or knock us down. Surround yourself with like-minded people.

Next time on Business & Burgers: Next time we will sit down with Rudy Ruettiger to discuss something that both footballers and entrepreneurs can relate to]]>

Did you know that 65% of the wealthiest people in the world are self-made? CEO of FUBU and The Shark Group, and Co-Star of ABC’s Emmy-Award winning reality show Shark Tank, Daymond John, took the retail world by storm after launching FUBU from his home in Queens with only $40 in start-up capital. This rags-to-riches journey wasn’t an overnight success story; Daymond persevered through a multitude of growing pains as he scaled his urban sportswear brand to the fashion juggernaut we know and love today.

Never one to shy away from a new challenge, Daymond has invested in Bubba’s Boneless Ribs, a catering business featuring southern-style BBQ ribs made with a patented food-processing method. Daymond discovered the mouth-watering ribs on an episode of ABC’s Shark Tank and has parlayed an appetizing new partnership with eminent fast-food brand, Carl’s Jr. Today, we feast on a gourmet Carl’s Jr. Baby Back Rib Burger with Mississippi honey BBQ sauce, crispy fried onions, and pickles.

As we devour this meatlicious delight, Daymond brings Scott and Alan up to speed on his recent endeavors including InnerVation Lab and blueprint+co; two companies designed to teach intrepreneurs and entrepreneurs techniques to leverage their intellectual value and meet like-minded individuals. Daymond teaches us how to break into an unfamiliar industry, surmount scaling issues with an inventory-dependent business model, build strategic partnerships, find mentors, and more. Savour Daymond’s words of wisdom while ravaging your own Baby Back Rib Burger, available for a limited time at Carls. Jr.

Tasty quote to chew on: “I want people to understand that they have the power to do what they want to do. Don’t make excuses because no one is going to pick you up off of the couch…”

Food for thought:

Every time things change, somebody wins and somebody loses. It’s how you adapt that makes the difference.

Take care of yourself. You can’t have success if you don’t take care of yourself.

Often it’s the people around us who raise us up or knock us down. Surround yourself with like-minded people.

Next time on Business & Burgers: Next time we will sit down with Rudy Ruettiger to discuss something that both footballers and entrepreneurs can relate to]]>

cleanNonono00:16:56Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/daymond-john/S02:E10: The Bluefish’s Steve Sims Goes from Bouncer to Modern Day Wizard of Ozhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/n9GotsXv9ak/
Tue, 20 Jun 2017 22:00:58 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1856A-List,Alan Taylor,Barney’s Beanery,Bluefish,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,California,Celebrities,Concierge Service,Donald Trump,East London,Entrepreneur,Event Management,Grand Prix,International Space Station,Irish,Los Angeles,Luxury,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,Monaco,MSFT,Networking,Parenting,Party,Pope,President Trump,Scott Duffy,Sir Elton John,Steve Sims,The Bluefish,Trump,Vatican,Venture Capital,VIPFrom a journey to the International Space Station, to partying at the Oscars with Sir Elton John, lunching with Donald Trump, and getting married in the Vatican by the pope; luxury and adventure concierge service, The Bluefish, makes dreams come true for VIP clients. Intrigued? So were we. We sit down with the modern day Wizard of Oz and founder of The Bluefish, Steve Sims, at the historic Barney’s Beanery in Los Angeles.

Steve started his career as a doorman arranging extravagant, bank-sponsored parties for affluent guests in hopes of landing a career as a banker. Eventually, Steve realized that he already had a job complete with an A-list network, wealthy clients, trust and credibility. The East London Irishman and master connector began monetizing his networking skills after being taught an invaluable lesson; if they don’t pay, they don’t pay attention. The Bluefish was born.

Before getting swept away in the mouth-watering bliss that is the Barney’s Cali Burger, Scott, Alan, and Steve discuss raising a family as an entrepreneur, staying authentic to your brand, and setting healthy boundaries with clients. Plus, we review the Business & Burgers tested, road warrior approved Samsung Galaxy Book 2-in1 PC with Windows 10 Professional and Samsung Flow technology. Get your new Galaxy Book today at SHI: https://aka.ms/samsunggb12/shi.

Tasty quote to chew on: “I always had a very simple philosophy; I only play with people I like.”

Food for thought:

Don’t let money change who you are, just be you.

Take time to see if a deal is right for you, don’t sign right away.

If they don’t pay, they don’t pay attention. Don’t work for free.

]]>From a journey to the International Space Station, to partying at the Oscars with Sir Elton John, lunching with Donald Trump, and getting married in the Vatican by the pope; luxury and adventure concierge service, The Bluefish, makes dreams come true for VIP clients. Intrigued? So were we. We sit down with the modern day Wizard of Oz and founder of The Bluefish, Steve Sims, at the historic Barney’s Beanery in Los Angeles.

Steve started his career as a doorman arranging extravagant, bank-sponsored parties for affluent guests in hopes of landing a career as a banker. Eventually, Steve realized that he already had a job complete with an A-list network, wealthy clients, trust and credibility. The East London Irishman and master connector began monetizing his networking skills after being taught an invaluable lesson; if they don’t pay, they don’t pay attention. The Bluefish was born.

Before getting swept away in the mouth-watering bliss that is the Barney’s Cali Burger, Scott, Alan, and Steve discuss raising a family as an entrepreneur, staying authentic to your brand, and setting healthy boundaries with clients. Plus, we review the Business & Burgers tested, road warrior approved Samsung Galaxy Book 2-in1 PC with Windows 10 Professional and Samsung Flow technology. Get your new Galaxy Book today at SHI: https://aka.ms/samsunggb12/shi.

Tasty quote to chew on: “I always had a very simple philosophy; I only play with people I like.”

Food for thought:

Don’t let money change who you are, just be you.

Take time to see if a deal is right for you, don’t sign right away.

If they don’t pay, they don’t pay attention. Don’t work for free.

]]>From a journey to the International Space Station, to partying at the Oscars with Sir Elton John, lunching with Donald Trump, and getting married in the Vatican by the pope; luxury and adventure concierge service, The Bluefish, makes dreams come true for VIP clients. Intrigued? So were we. We sit down with the modern day Wizard of Oz and founder of The Bluefish, Steve Sims, at the historic Barney’s Beanery in Los Angeles.

Steve started his career as a doorman arranging extravagant, bank-sponsored parties for affluent guests in hopes of landing a career as a banker. Eventually, Steve realized that he already had a job complete with an A-list network, wealthy clients, trust and credibility. The East London Irishman and master connector began monetizing his networking skills after being taught an invaluable lesson; if they don’t pay, they don’t pay attention. The Bluefish was born.

Before getting swept away in the mouth-watering bliss that is the Barney’s Cali Burger, Scott, Alan, and Steve discuss raising a family as an entrepreneur, staying authentic to your brand, and setting healthy boundaries with clients. Plus, we review the Business & Burgers tested, road warrior approved Samsung Galaxy Book 2-in1 PC with Windows 10 Professional and Samsung Flow technology. Get your new Galaxy Book today at SHI: https://aka.ms/samsunggb12/shi.

Tasty quote to chew on: “I always had a very simple philosophy; I only play with people I like.”

Food for thought:

Don’t let money change who you are, just be you.

Take time to see if a deal is right for you, don’t sign right away.

If they don’t pay, they don’t pay attention. Don’t work for free.

]]>cleanNonono00:16:19Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/steve-sims/SLIDER 01: Top Tips to Rocket to Social Media Stardom with Kolby Kolibashttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/MzbFj3iSP60/
Wed, 14 Jun 2017 23:30:05 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1861Alan Taylor,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,Business & Burgers Sliders,Edge Steakhouse,Entrepreneur,Kolby Kolibas,MDITD,Meltdown Event,Meltdown in the Desert,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,MSFT,Organic Reach,Scott Duffy,Simple Money Methods,Social Media,Social Media Influencers,The Healthy Primate,Viral Video,Westgate ResortIt’s time for a bite-sized piece of business wisdom! Welcome to the first edition of Business & Burgers Sliders with the Co-Founder of Simple Money Methods and Founder and CEO of The Healthy Primate, Kolby Kolibas. As we chomp on a delectable Silk Road Spicy Shrimp starter at the Westgate Resort Edge Steakhouse, we find out that Kolby leveraged short viral videos on social media to grow his online following from zero to over 1-million in less than a year. Wow! From coming up with striking content concepts, to standing up to online naysayers and Kolby’s secret success formula, learn how you can become a social media influencer. Plus, get details on the upcoming bucket-list event, Meltdown in the Desert 2, happening this June 24th-25th in Phoenix, Arizona. We’ll be there, will you?

]]>It’s time for a bite-sized piece of business wisdom! Welcome to the first edition of Business & Burgers Sliders with the Co-Founder of Simple Money Methods and Founder and CEO of The Healthy Primate, Kolby Kolibas. As we chomp on a delectable Silk Road Spicy Shrimp starter at the Westgate Resort Edge Steakhouse, we find out that Kolby leveraged short viral videos on social media to grow his online following from zero to over 1-million in less than a year. Wow! From coming up with striking content concepts, to standing up to online naysayers and Kolby’s secret success formula, learn how you can become a social media influencer. Plus, get details on the upcoming bucket-list event, Meltdown in the Desert 2, happening this June 24th-25th in Phoenix, Arizona. We’ll be there, will you?

]]>It’s time for a bite-sized piece of business wisdom! Welcome to the first edition of Business & Burgers Sliders with the Co-Founder of Simple Money Methods and Founder and CEO of The Healthy Primate, Kolby Kolibas. As we chomp on a delectable Silk Road Spicy Shrimp starter at the Westgate Resort Edge Steakhouse, we find out that Kolby leveraged short viral videos on social media to grow his online following from zero to over 1-million in less than a year. Wow! From coming up with striking content concepts, to standing up to online naysayers and Kolby’s secret success formula, learn how you can become a social media influencer. Plus, get details on the upcoming bucket-list event, Meltdown in the Desert 2, happening this June 24th-25th in Phoenix, Arizona. We’ll be there, will you?

]]>cleanNonono00:07:44Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/kolby-kolibas-slider/S02:E09: Learning from the Best with Greg Reid from Millionaire Mentor, Inc.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/DwbH8LGVwFY/
Wed, 31 May 2017 18:00:52 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1828Alan Taylor,author,Barney’s Beanery,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,California,Greg Reid,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,Millionaire Mentor Inc,money,motivational speaking,MSFT,rich,Scott Duffy,stickability,Success,Think and Grow Rich,West HollywoodEveryone wants to know how to achieve success, but not many people actively seek out those who have obtained it. Greg Reid, author of over 50 books including the Think and Grow Rich series, makes his living doing just that. He is also the creator of Secret Knock, an exclusive event that brings together top achievers to share their wisdom. Greg’s life mission is to help others succeed and find their purpose in the world. Now, Scott and Alan have a chance to sit down at Barney’s Beanery in West Hollywood, California to find out what Greg has learned after all his years talking with amazing people. Maybe he can help them make their dreams come true, too!

Around mouthfuls of Barney’s Ultimate Burger and Chili Cheese Fries, Greg tells the guys about stickability, the power to persevere and keep your eye on the prize. It’s essential to have stickability, but also a measure of flexibility when going after your heart’s desire. You never know when an unexpected opportunity will rise up and take you farther than you’ve ever dreamt.

Besides stickability, it’s important to have the wisdom to know when it’s time to let go. Sometimes the things people think are keeping them safe are the very things holding them back and putting them in danger. Few people grab at opportunities when they arise, but even fewer let go of things that no longer serve them well. Even with all of this knowledge, the best thing you can do for yourself is seek out mentorship. Surrounding yourself with people who are getting the results you want will in turn help you get those results, too.

“Sometimes you have to have the courage to let go so you can live to fight another day.”

Food for thought:

Sometimes you have to have the courage to let go so you can live to fight another day.

Look for and capitalize on unexpected opportunity. Know what you want and have the flexibility to make it happen.

Surround yourself with the people who are getting the results you want and learn from them.

]]>Everyone wants to know how to achieve success, but not many people actively seek out those who have obtained it. Greg Reid, author of over 50 books including the Think and Grow Rich series, makes his living doing just that. He is also the creator of Secret Knock, an exclusive event that brings together top achievers to share their wisdom. Greg’s life mission is to help others succeed and find their purpose in the world. Now, Scott and Alan have a chance to sit down at Barney’s Beanery in West Hollywood, California to find out what Greg has learned after all his years talking with amazing people. Maybe he can help them make their dreams come true, too!

Around mouthfuls of Barney’s Ultimate Burger and Chili Cheese Fries, Greg tells the guys about stickability, the power to persevere and keep your eye on the prize. It’s essential to have stickability, but also a measure of flexibility when going after your heart’s desire. You never know when an unexpected opportunity will rise up and take you farther than you’ve ever dreamt.

Besides stickability, it’s important to have the wisdom to know when it’s time to let go. Sometimes the things people think are keeping them safe are the very things holding them back and putting them in danger. Few people grab at opportunities when they arise, but even fewer let go of things that no longer serve them well. Even with all of this knowledge, the best thing you can do for yourself is seek out mentorship. Surrounding yourself with people who are getting the results you want will in turn help you get those results, too.

“Sometimes you have to have the courage to let go so you can live to fight another day.”

Food for thought:

Sometimes you have to have the courage to let go so you can live to fight another day.

Look for and capitalize on unexpected opportunity. Know what you want and have the flexibility to make it happen.

Surround yourself with the people who are getting the results you want and learn from them.

]]>Everyone wants to know how to achieve success, but not many people actively seek out those who have obtained it. Greg Reid, author of over 50 books including the Think and Grow Rich series, makes his living doing just that. He is also the creator of Secret Knock, an exclusive event that brings together top achievers to share their wisdom. Greg’s life mission is to help others succeed and find their purpose in the world. Now, Scott and Alan have a chance to sit down at Barney’s Beanery in West Hollywood, California to find out what Greg has learned after all his years talking with amazing people. Maybe he can help them make their dreams come true, too!

Around mouthfuls of Barney’s Ultimate Burger and Chili Cheese Fries, Greg tells the guys about stickability, the power to persevere and keep your eye on the prize. It’s essential to have stickability, but also a measure of flexibility when going after your heart’s desire. You never know when an unexpected opportunity will rise up and take you farther than you’ve ever dreamt.

Besides stickability, it’s important to have the wisdom to know when it’s time to let go. Sometimes the things people think are keeping them safe are the very things holding them back and putting them in danger. Few people grab at opportunities when they arise, but even fewer let go of things that no longer serve them well. Even with all of this knowledge, the best thing you can do for yourself is seek out mentorship. Surrounding yourself with people who are getting the results you want will in turn help you get those results, too.

“Sometimes you have to have the courage to let go so you can live to fight another day.”

Food for thought:

Sometimes you have to have the courage to let go so you can live to fight another day.

Look for and capitalize on unexpected opportunity. Know what you want and have the flexibility to make it happen.

Surround yourself with the people who are getting the results you want and learn from them.

]]>cleanNonono00:14:44Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/greg-reid/S02:E08: Survivorman Les Stroud Attracts Audience with Authenticityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/mVu78l765v4/
Tue, 23 May 2017 20:00:02 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1813Alan Taylor,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,Climate City Brewery,Entrepreneur,filmmaking,Grants Pass,Les Stroud,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,MSFT,music,Nature,Oregon,Scott Duffy,Survival,Survivorman,TechnologyOn the last episode with Les Stroud, Scott and Alan learned some excellent business advice from the creator of Survivorman. This time, they’ll focus on the importance of technology and knowing how to use it to your benefit. Les explains that social media is just the digital version of a billboard – Knowing what you want the world to see and where to project your message, is key to draw in a crowd. In order to keep that audience, however, content is king and authenticity is crucial.

It’s important to keep in mind that even when you follow best practices, you can still get stuck. When this happens, Les’ advice is simple: perseverance, perseverance, perseverance! According to Les, there is always a way around obstacles in your path. You can jump over hurdles, you can go around speedbumps, and if you run into a roadblock – get on a different road. In addition, Les encourages entrepreneurs to practice gratitude. Focus every day on what you do have instead of what you don’t, it’s far more empowering.

Les has shared so much valuable wisdom and taught Scott and Alan a great deal about connecting with an audience. But there’s one last question Alan is dying to know the answer to: what does barbequed scorpion taste like? You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out!

“If it’s your idea, if it’s your passion, you are the only one who will see it to fruition.”

Food for thought:

You’re either authentic, or you’re not. There is no in between.

Content is king. We care about content. Fluff doesn’t last long.

Don’t pitch and run. If it’s your idea, you’re the only one who will see it to fruition.

]]>On the last episode with Les Stroud, Scott and Alan learned some excellent business advice from the creator of Survivorman. This time, they’ll focus on the importance of technology and knowing how to use it to your benefit. Les explains that social media is just the digital version of a billboard – Knowing what you want the world to see and where to project your message, is key to draw in a crowd. In order to keep that audience, however, content is king and authenticity is crucial.

It’s important to keep in mind that even when you follow best practices, you can still get stuck. When this happens, Les’ advice is simple: perseverance, perseverance, perseverance! According to Les, there is always a way around obstacles in your path. You can jump over hurdles, you can go around speedbumps, and if you run into a roadblock – get on a different road. In addition, Les encourages entrepreneurs to practice gratitude. Focus every day on what you do have instead of what you don’t, it’s far more empowering.

Les has shared so much valuable wisdom and taught Scott and Alan a great deal about connecting with an audience. But there’s one last question Alan is dying to know the answer to: what does barbequed scorpion taste like? You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out!

“If it’s your idea, if it’s your passion, you are the only one who will see it to fruition.”

Food for thought:

You’re either authentic, or you’re not. There is no in between.

Content is king. We care about content. Fluff doesn’t last long.

Don’t pitch and run. If it’s your idea, you’re the only one who will see it to fruition.

]]>On the last episode with Les Stroud, Scott and Alan learned some excellent business advice from the creator of Survivorman. This time, they’ll focus on the importance of technology and knowing how to use it to your benefit. Les explains that social media is just the digital version of a billboard – Knowing what you want the world to see and where to project your message, is key to draw in a crowd. In order to keep that audience, however, content is king and authenticity is crucial.

It’s important to keep in mind that even when you follow best practices, you can still get stuck. When this happens, Les’ advice is simple: perseverance, perseverance, perseverance! According to Les, there is always a way around obstacles in your path. You can jump over hurdles, you can go around speedbumps, and if you run into a roadblock – get on a different road. In addition, Les encourages entrepreneurs to practice gratitude. Focus every day on what you do have instead of what you don’t, it’s far more empowering.

Les has shared so much valuable wisdom and taught Scott and Alan a great deal about connecting with an audience. But there’s one last question Alan is dying to know the answer to: what does barbequed scorpion taste like? You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out!

“If it’s your idea, if it’s your passion, you are the only one who will see it to fruition.”

Food for thought:

You’re either authentic, or you’re not. There is no in between.

Content is king. We care about content. Fluff doesn’t last long.

Don’t pitch and run. If it’s your idea, you’re the only one who will see it to fruition.

]]>cleanNonono00:14:51Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/les-stroud-part-2/S02:E07: Thrive in a Competitive Marketplace with Survivorman, Les Stroudhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/YYw1qJ27IiA/
Wed, 17 May 2017 22:00:01 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1804Alan Taylor,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,Camping,Climate City Brewing,Cold Calling,Discovery Channel,Documentary,Entrepreneur,Grants Pass,Jacques Cousteau,Les Stroud,Microsoft,MSFT,Nature,Oregon,Outdoor,Reality TV,Science Channel,Scott Duffy,Small Business,Steve Burns,Survival,Survivorman,WildernessCalling all entrepreneurs out there – do you feel like you’re living in “survival-mode”? Documentary filmmaker, musician, entrepreneur, and host of Survivorman, Les Stroud, joins Scott and Alan at Climate City Brewing in Grants Pass, Oregon (Alan’s hometown). Les took a television idea that some thought was unsellable and turned it into a hit documentary series. In the show, Les is cast out into the wilderness by himself to battle nature for survival, capturing the compelling odyssey on film. Often imitated, never duplicated; the self-shot TV series spawned a whole new genre of filmmaking. Today, Survivorman has been inspiring viewers for over 16 years.

How did the rock n’ roller/outdoor adventurer achieve such acclaim and notoriety? Les identified his “base mission” early on – He wanted to connect people with nature through authentic, captivating storytelling. Always a calculated risk taker, Les offers business owners his top tools to get out of crisis-mode and thrive in a competitive marketplace. Learn why you should start cold calling, discover how to stay true to your core compass, and feast your eyes on two burgerlicious wonders; Climate City’s Lambo Burger with Pommes Frites and a Wagyu Burger with Cajun Tots.

Looking to add ambiance to your next epic feast? Be sure to check out Les Stroud’s latest single, “Arctic Mistress” created with legendary rock producer, Mike Clink, for some mealtime magic.

“Business is never pretty, not really. Creation is pretty, art is pretty. The magic moment is in the middle when business and art can coexist together where you achieve the art, but have the sensibility of the business.”

Food for thought:

Don’t be afraid to cold call. The worst they can do is say, “No.”

When you see a need or something you can better, go for it.

Find your “Why” and let everything you do flow from that.

]]>Calling all entrepreneurs out there – do you feel like you’re living in “survival-mode”? Documentary filmmaker, musician, entrepreneur, and host of Survivorman, Les Stroud, joins Scott and Alan at Climate City Brewing in Grants Pass, Oregon (Alan’s hometown). Les took a television idea that some thought was unsellable and turned it into a hit documentary series. In the show, Les is cast out into the wilderness by himself to battle nature for survival, capturing the compelling odyssey on film. Often imitated, never duplicated; the self-shot TV series spawned a whole new genre of filmmaking. Today, Survivorman has been inspiring viewers for over 16 years.

How did the rock n’ roller/outdoor adventurer achieve such acclaim and notoriety? Les identified his “base mission” early on – He wanted to connect people with nature through authentic, captivating storytelling. Always a calculated risk taker, Les offers business owners his top tools to get out of crisis-mode and thrive in a competitive marketplace. Learn why you should start cold calling, discover how to stay true to your core compass, and feast your eyes on two burgerlicious wonders; Climate City’s Lambo Burger with Pommes Frites and a Wagyu Burger with Cajun Tots.

Looking to add ambiance to your next epic feast? Be sure to check out Les Stroud’s latest single, “Arctic Mistress” created with legendary rock producer, Mike Clink, for some mealtime magic.

“Business is never pretty, not really. Creation is pretty, art is pretty. The magic moment is in the middle when business and art can coexist together where you achieve the art, but have the sensibility of the business.”

Food for thought:

Don’t be afraid to cold call. The worst they can do is say, “No.”

When you see a need or something you can better, go for it.

Find your “Why” and let everything you do flow from that.

]]>Calling all entrepreneurs out there – do you feel like you’re living in “survival-mode”? Documentary filmmaker, musician, entrepreneur, and host of Survivorman, Les Stroud, joins Scott and Alan at Climate City Brewing in Grants Pass, Oregon (Alan’s hometown). Les took a television idea that some thought was unsellable and turned it into a hit documentary series. In the show, Les is cast out into the wilderness by himself to battle nature for survival, capturing the compelling odyssey on film. Often imitated, never duplicated; the self-shot TV series spawned a whole new genre of filmmaking. Today, Survivorman has been inspiring viewers for over 16 years.

How did the rock n’ roller/outdoor adventurer achieve such acclaim and notoriety? Les identified his “base mission” early on – He wanted to connect people with nature through authentic, captivating storytelling. Always a calculated risk taker, Les offers business owners his top tools to get out of crisis-mode and thrive in a competitive marketplace. Learn why you should start cold calling, discover how to stay true to your core compass, and feast your eyes on two burgerlicious wonders; Climate City’s Lambo Burger with Pommes Frites and a Wagyu Burger with Cajun Tots.

Looking to add ambiance to your next epic feast? Be sure to check out Les Stroud’s latest single, “Arctic Mistress” created with legendary rock producer, Mike Clink, for some mealtime magic.

“Business is never pretty, not really. Creation is pretty, art is pretty. The magic moment is in the middle when business and art can coexist together where you achieve the art, but have the sensibility of the business.”

Food for thought:

Don’t be afraid to cold call. The worst they can do is say, “No.”

When you see a need or something you can better, go for it.

Find your “Why” and let everything you do flow from that.

]]>cleanNonono17:38Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/les-stroud/S02:E06: Scott Schwab’s Revolutionary Education Transformationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/OClcQrV7TmI/
Wed, 03 May 2017 22:48:28 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1796Alan Taylor,Bottega,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,classroom,coding,college,disease,Draft’s Sports Bar & Grill,education,Entrepreneur,entrepreneurs,Guillian-Barre,learning,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,MSFT,online,overcoming,paralysis,paralyzed,Park City,remote learning,school,Scott Duffy,Scott Schwab,teaching,UtahEducation hasn’t changed much in the last 100 years. Students sit at desks, listen to teachers lecture, copy down notes from the board – but does this still work? Scott Schwab says it doesn’t, and his mission is to change education as we know it. At the forefront of this mission is Bottega, a unique coding school that offers varied learning methods aimed at educating the individual, not the masses. Available options are online, live remote, and in-person classes, giving each student a chance to learn the way they do best. This, according to Scott, is the future of education.

As we take a seat in Draft’s Sports Bar & Grill, Scott tells us about his battle with a paralyzing disease, how he learned to overcome fear, and the value of having supportive people around you. An award-winning Garlic Burger made with an all-Angus beef patty, house-made garlic aioli, sautéed mushrooms, and bacon pairs excellently with this man’s inspiring story!

Scott’s frustration with the traditional learning experience began in college, where he struggled through classes that either taught him what he already knew, or presented information in a way that didn’t resonate with him. He soon left college and set out to create his own curriculum, starting as a door-to-door salesman and using those profits to rise to the top as Co-founder and President of Bottega. In spite of (or perhaps because of) the many hardships in his life, Scott has created a platform showing the world that not only is there a different way to educate, there’s a better way. Check out Bottega.tech to learn more.

Sitting in a classroom isn’t the only way to learn a trade. Some people learn better in a hands-on environment

Don’t lose perspective. Be thankful for the things you have rather than focusing on the things you don’t.

Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. Growth only happens when you challenge yourself.

]]>Education hasn’t changed much in the last 100 years. Students sit at desks, listen to teachers lecture, copy down notes from the board – but does this still work? Scott Schwab says it doesn’t, and his mission is to change education as we know it. At the forefront of this mission is Bottega, a unique coding school that offers varied learning methods aimed at educating the individual, not the masses. Available options are online, live remote, and in-person classes, giving each student a chance to learn the way they do best. This, according to Scott, is the future of education.

As we take a seat in Draft’s Sports Bar & Grill, Scott tells us about his battle with a paralyzing disease, how he learned to overcome fear, and the value of having supportive people around you. An award-winning Garlic Burger made with an all-Angus beef patty, house-made garlic aioli, sautéed mushrooms, and bacon pairs excellently with this man’s inspiring story!

Scott’s frustration with the traditional learning experience began in college, where he struggled through classes that either taught him what he already knew, or presented information in a way that didn’t resonate with him. He soon left college and set out to create his own curriculum, starting as a door-to-door salesman and using those profits to rise to the top as Co-founder and President of Bottega. In spite of (or perhaps because of) the many hardships in his life, Scott has created a platform showing the world that not only is there a different way to educate, there’s a better way. Check out Bottega.tech to learn more.

Sitting in a classroom isn’t the only way to learn a trade. Some people learn better in a hands-on environment

Don’t lose perspective. Be thankful for the things you have rather than focusing on the things you don’t.

Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. Growth only happens when you challenge yourself.

]]>Education hasn’t changed much in the last 100 years. Students sit at desks, listen to teachers lecture, copy down notes from the board – but does this still work? Scott Schwab says it doesn’t, and his mission is to change education as we know it. At the forefront of this mission is Bottega, a unique coding school that offers varied learning methods aimed at educating the individual, not the masses. Available options are online, live remote, and in-person classes, giving each student a chance to learn the way they do best. This, according to Scott, is the future of education.

As we take a seat in Draft’s Sports Bar & Grill, Scott tells us about his battle with a paralyzing disease, how he learned to overcome fear, and the value of having supportive people around you. An award-winning Garlic Burger made with an all-Angus beef patty, house-made garlic aioli, sautéed mushrooms, and bacon pairs excellently with this man’s inspiring story!

Scott’s frustration with the traditional learning experience began in college, where he struggled through classes that either taught him what he already knew, or presented information in a way that didn’t resonate with him. He soon left college and set out to create his own curriculum, starting as a door-to-door salesman and using those profits to rise to the top as Co-founder and President of Bottega. In spite of (or perhaps because of) the many hardships in his life, Scott has created a platform showing the world that not only is there a different way to educate, there’s a better way. Check out Bottega.tech to learn more.

Sitting in a classroom isn’t the only way to learn a trade. Some people learn better in a hands-on environment

Don’t lose perspective. Be thankful for the things you have rather than focusing on the things you don’t.

Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. Growth only happens when you challenge yourself.

]]>cleanNonono15:38Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/scott-schwab/S02:E05: Empowering Stay-At-Home Moms with Cents of Style CEO, Courtney Brownhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/EgtFzrHrc7E/
Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:54:44 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1788Alan Taylor,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,Cents of Style,Courtney Brown,Draft’s Sports Bar & Grill,e-commerce,Entrepreneur,entrepreneurship,fashion,female entrepreneur,growth,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,MSFT,Park City,Scott Duffy,stay-at-home mom,Utah,women in businessJoin us at Draft’s Sports Bar & Grill in the beautiful ski town of Park City, Utah as we take a bite out of business with an amazing and empowering entrepreneur, Courtney Brown. What started as a hobby for the stay-at-home mom-turned-CEO grew into a multi-million dollar e-commerce women’s fashion brand, pushing Courtney to tap into a massive unrealized workforce – other moms. Operating outside of the traditional 9-5 business model in order to offer flexibility, Cents of Style has nevertheless seen 200-300% growth 3 years running. How does an all-female company with 32 employees, most of whom are stay-at-home moms, achieve this kind of success?

While devouring a side of tachos (tater-tot nachos) alongside the award-winning Ghost Burger (so named for the ghost pepper hiding in every bite), Courtney explains the struggle of admitting that motherhood isn’t the be-all end-all, finding fulfillment without sacrificing family, and navigating a male-dominated profession. Courtney hopes to empower more women with the courage to join the business world, and she left us with three pieces of wisdom for future female entrepreneurs:

“It’s not about the time they’re sitting at their desk, it’s about getting the job done.”

Food for thought:

Work life and family life don’t have to be mutually exclusive. It’s all about finding the right balance.

Create a work schedule that fits your business needs. Not all work days have to be 9 to 5.

It’s okay to grow at your own pace. Sometimes, slow and easy wins the race.

]]>Join us at Draft’s Sports Bar & Grill in the beautiful ski town of Park City, Utah as we take a bite out of business with an amazing and empowering entrepreneur, Courtney Brown. What started as a hobby for the stay-at-home mom-turned-CEO grew into a multi-million dollar e-commerce women’s fashion brand, pushing Courtney to tap into a massive unrealized workforce – other moms. Operating outside of the traditional 9-5 business model in order to offer flexibility, Cents of Style has nevertheless seen 200-300% growth 3 years running. How does an all-female company with 32 employees, most of whom are stay-at-home moms, achieve this kind of success?

While devouring a side of tachos (tater-tot nachos) alongside the award-winning Ghost Burger (so named for the ghost pepper hiding in every bite), Courtney explains the struggle of admitting that motherhood isn’t the be-all end-all, finding fulfillment without sacrificing family, and navigating a male-dominated profession. Courtney hopes to empower more women with the courage to join the business world, and she left us with three pieces of wisdom for future female entrepreneurs:

“It’s not about the time they’re sitting at their desk, it’s about getting the job done.”

Food for thought:

Work life and family life don’t have to be mutually exclusive. It’s all about finding the right balance.

Create a work schedule that fits your business needs. Not all work days have to be 9 to 5.

It’s okay to grow at your own pace. Sometimes, slow and easy wins the race.

Join us at Draft’s Sports Bar & Grill in the beautiful ski town of Park City, Utah as we take a bite out of business with an amazing and empowering entrepreneur, Courtney Brown. What started as a hobby for the stay-at-home mom-turned-CEO grew into a multi-million dollar e-commerce women’s fashion brand, pushing Courtney to tap into a massive unrealized workforce – other moms. Operating outside of the traditional 9-5 business model in order to offer flexibility, Cents of Style has nevertheless seen 200-300% growth 3 years running. How does an all-female company with 32 employees, most of whom are stay-at-home moms, achieve this kind of success?

While devouring a side of tachos (tater-tot nachos) alongside the award-winning Ghost Burger (so named for the ghost pepper hiding in every bite), Courtney explains the struggle of admitting that motherhood isn’t the be-all end-all, finding fulfillment without sacrificing family, and navigating a male-dominated profession. Courtney hopes to empower more women with the courage to join the business world, and she left us with three pieces of wisdom for future female entrepreneurs:

“It’s not about the time they’re sitting at their desk, it’s about getting the job done.”

Food for thought:

Work life and family life don’t have to be mutually exclusive. It’s all about finding the right balance.

Create a work schedule that fits your business needs. Not all work days have to be 9 to 5.

It’s okay to grow at your own pace. Sometimes, slow and easy wins the race.

cleanNonono17:25Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/courtney-brown/S02:E04: Conquering Fear with Jeff Gogue from Off the Map Tattoohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/6OTyB5aYf7I/
Wed, 22 Mar 2017 22:26:12 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1692Alan Taylor,art,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,courage,Entrepreneur,Grants Pass,Jeff Gogue,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,MSFT,niche,Off the Map Tattoo,Oregon,Scott Duffy,tattooWorld-renowned tattoo artist, Jeff Gogue, spent years searching for his niche before stumbling upon tattooing. An ambitious and hard-working soul from age 13 on, Jeff grew up feeling that limitations had been placed on him due to his circumstances, and he yearned to escape those bonds. From selling t-shirts, to trying his hand at fine art, Jeff searched for that one thing that would propel him into the realm of successful entrepreneurs. How did he find the strength to dive headfirst into the unfamiliar world of tattooing?

No one is born knowing how to dance, or draw, or run a business. All skill is acquired and, with enough diligence, mastered. In Jeff’s mind, the only difference between artists and “non-artists” is fear; courageous people express themselves, and fearful people hold it in. Fueled by courage, Jeff unleashed his creativity and became a highly sought after andextraordinarily talented artist.

In the beginning, tattooing looked easy. As Jeff soon found out, a lot of labor goes into any enterprise before it becomes effortless. Between mouthfuls of the Bi-Animal Burger at The Haul in Grants Pass, Oregon where one of his tattoo shops is located, Jeff recounts how difficult it was to come to the realization that one person cannot do and be everything. Just as the old adage “it takes a village” states, you are just one part of a whole. Master what you are good at, and bring in others to support your weak spots. Above all, Jeff says, stay true to yourself, give your all, and have the courage to face the outcome, whatever it may be.

Based at Off the Map Tattoo with locations in Oregon, Massachusetts, and Italy, this soft-spoken man continues to dominate the industry while living for what he is passionate about. Watch the full episode now.

“Courageous people express themselves, and fearful people hold it in.”

Food for thought:

Skills are acquired. Mastering a skill takes a lot of time.

It takes courage to express yourself. Overcome your fear and take that first step into the unknown.

One person can’t do everything. Identify your weak spots and hire people to fill those gaps.

]]>World-renowned tattoo artist, Jeff Gogue, spent years searching for his niche before stumbling upon tattooing. An ambitious and hard-working soul from age 13 on, Jeff grew up feeling that limitations had been placed on him due to his circumstances, and he yearned to escape those bonds. From selling t-shirts, to trying his hand at fine art, Jeff searched for that one thing that would propel him into the realm of successful entrepreneurs. How did he find the strength to dive headfirst into the unfamiliar world of tattooing?

No one is born knowing how to dance, or draw, or run a business. All skill is acquired and, with enough diligence, mastered. In Jeff’s mind, the only difference between artists and “non-artists” is fear; courageous people express themselves, and fearful people hold it in. Fueled by courage, Jeff unleashed his creativity and became a highly sought after andextraordinarily talented artist.

In the beginning, tattooing looked easy. As Jeff soon found out, a lot of labor goes into any enterprise before it becomes effortless. Between mouthfuls of the Bi-Animal Burger at The Haul in Grants Pass, Oregon where one of his tattoo shops is located, Jeff recounts how difficult it was to come to the realization that one person cannot do and be everything. Just as the old adage “it takes a village” states, you are just one part of a whole. Master what you are good at, and bring in others to support your weak spots. Above all, Jeff says, stay true to yourself, give your all, and have the courage to face the outcome, whatever it may be.

Based at Off the Map Tattoo with locations in Oregon, Massachusetts, and Italy, this soft-spoken man continues to dominate the industry while living for what he is passionate about. Watch the full episode now.

“Courageous people express themselves, and fearful people hold it in.”

Food for thought:

Skills are acquired. Mastering a skill takes a lot of time.

It takes courage to express yourself. Overcome your fear and take that first step into the unknown.

One person can’t do everything. Identify your weak spots and hire people to fill those gaps.

]]>World-renowned tattoo artist, Jeff Gogue, spent years searching for his niche before stumbling upon tattooing. An ambitious and hard-working soul from age 13 on, Jeff grew up feeling that limitations had been placed on him due to his circumstances, and he yearned to escape those bonds. From selling t-shirts, to trying his hand at fine art, Jeff searched for that one thing that would propel him into the realm of successful entrepreneurs. How did he find the strength to dive headfirst into the unfamiliar world of tattooing?

No one is born knowing how to dance, or draw, or run a business. All skill is acquired and, with enough diligence, mastered. In Jeff’s mind, the only difference between artists and “non-artists” is fear; courageous people express themselves, and fearful people hold it in. Fueled by courage, Jeff unleashed his creativity and became a highly sought after andextraordinarily talented artist.

In the beginning, tattooing looked easy. As Jeff soon found out, a lot of labor goes into any enterprise before it becomes effortless. Between mouthfuls of the Bi-Animal Burger at The Haul in Grants Pass, Oregon where one of his tattoo shops is located, Jeff recounts how difficult it was to come to the realization that one person cannot do and be everything. Just as the old adage “it takes a village” states, you are just one part of a whole. Master what you are good at, and bring in others to support your weak spots. Above all, Jeff says, stay true to yourself, give your all, and have the courage to face the outcome, whatever it may be.

Based at Off the Map Tattoo with locations in Oregon, Massachusetts, and Italy, this soft-spoken man continues to dominate the industry while living for what he is passionate about. Watch the full episode now.

“Courageous people express themselves, and fearful people hold it in.”

Food for thought:

Skills are acquired. Mastering a skill takes a lot of time.

It takes courage to express yourself. Overcome your fear and take that first step into the unknown.

One person can’t do everything. Identify your weak spots and hire people to fill those gaps.

]]>cleanNonono14:36Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/jeff-gogue/S02:E03: Creating a New Real Estate Culture with Sam Khorramian and Oliver Grafhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/tbJxqNh3Y1Y/
Thu, 09 Mar 2017 01:47:00 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1682Alan Taylor,Big Block Realty,brokerage,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,commission,culture,entrepreneurship,Grub Burger Bar,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,MSFT,Oliver Graf,Real Estate,realtor,residual income,sales,Sam Khorramian,San Diego,Scott DuffyAfter years of honing their craft as master salesmen, Sam Khorramian and Oliver Graf have turned the business of real estate on its head by introducing a brokerage that not only lets agents keep 100% of their commission, but also provides 24/7 support. At Big Block Realty, the agents are the customers, and the customers are treated like family. Clearly, these guys know what they’re doing. Big Block Realty has been named San Diego’s Best Real Estate Brokerage four years running, and recently landed #26 on the Inc 500!

How do you sell the kind of vision that goes against years of tradition? How do you show people it really works? While munching on the epitome of comfort food (a tantalizing Mac ’N’ Cheeseburger made by the skilled chefs of Grub Burger Bar), Sam and Oliver advise entrepreneurs to seek counsel, dismiss what the critics say, and feel comfortable and confident in the direction they’re going.

Naturally, every enterprise will have its ups and downs. Like Sam says, “You either feel like king and queen of the world, or you feel like you might be on the verge of death,” and realizing that is the first step to overcoming the doubt and anxiety that comes with a slump. To get past it, you need to ask how long you want to feel bad for yourself, allow that time to rest and reflect, and then decide what you’re going to do about it.Find out more about how Sam and Oliver are revamping real estate at BigBlockRealty.com, listen now.

“Everyone told us it couldn’t be done, which told us we were on the right track.”

Food for thought:

Culture is king. Create an environment that your clients want to come back to.

Slumps are going to happen. This is a normal part of entrepreneurship.

When starting a new venture, seek counsel form those who’ve succeeded in your chosen field.

]]>After years of honing their craft as master salesmen, Sam Khorramian and Oliver Graf have turned the business of real estate on its head by introducing a brokerage that not only lets agents keep 100% of their commission, but also provides 24/7 support. At Big Block Realty, the agents are the customers, and the customers are treated like family. Clearly, these guys know what they’re doing. Big Block Realty has been named San Diego’s Best Real Estate Brokerage four years running, and recently landed #26 on the Inc 500!

How do you sell the kind of vision that goes against years of tradition? How do you show people it really works? While munching on the epitome of comfort food (a tantalizing Mac ’N’ Cheeseburger made by the skilled chefs of Grub Burger Bar), Sam and Oliver advise entrepreneurs to seek counsel, dismiss what the critics say, and feel comfortable and confident in the direction they’re going.

Naturally, every enterprise will have its ups and downs. Like Sam says, “You either feel like king and queen of the world, or you feel like you might be on the verge of death,” and realizing that is the first step to overcoming the doubt and anxiety that comes with a slump. To get past it, you need to ask how long you want to feel bad for yourself, allow that time to rest and reflect, and then decide what you’re going to do about it.Find out more about how Sam and Oliver are revamping real estate at BigBlockRealty.com, listen now.

“Everyone told us it couldn’t be done, which told us we were on the right track.”

Food for thought:

Culture is king. Create an environment that your clients want to come back to.

Slumps are going to happen. This is a normal part of entrepreneurship.

When starting a new venture, seek counsel form those who’ve succeeded in your chosen field.

]]>After years of honing their craft as master salesmen, Sam Khorramian and Oliver Graf have turned the business of real estate on its head by introducing a brokerage that not only lets agents keep 100% of their commission, but also provides 24/7 support. At Big Block Realty, the agents are the customers, and the customers are treated like family. Clearly, these guys know what they’re doing. Big Block Realty has been named San Diego’s Best Real Estate Brokerage four years running, and recently landed #26 on the Inc 500!

How do you sell the kind of vision that goes against years of tradition? How do you show people it really works? While munching on the epitome of comfort food (a tantalizing Mac ’N’ Cheeseburger made by the skilled chefs of Grub Burger Bar), Sam and Oliver advise entrepreneurs to seek counsel, dismiss what the critics say, and feel comfortable and confident in the direction they’re going.

Naturally, every enterprise will have its ups and downs. Like Sam says, “You either feel like king and queen of the world, or you feel like you might be on the verge of death,” and realizing that is the first step to overcoming the doubt and anxiety that comes with a slump. To get past it, you need to ask how long you want to feel bad for yourself, allow that time to rest and reflect, and then decide what you’re going to do about it.Find out more about how Sam and Oliver are revamping real estate at BigBlockRealty.com, listen now.

“Everyone told us it couldn’t be done, which told us we were on the right track.”

Food for thought:

Culture is king. Create an environment that your clients want to come back to.

Slumps are going to happen. This is a normal part of entrepreneurship.

When starting a new venture, seek counsel form those who’ve succeeded in your chosen field.

]]>cleanNonono16:13Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/sam-khorramian-oliver-graf/S02:E02: Importing Brilliant Business Advice with UGG Founder, Brian Smithhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/4hR4rya3QEo/
Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:37:39 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1675Alan Taylor,Aussie,Australia,boots,Brian Smith,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,down under,entrepreneurs,finance,Grub Burger Bar,imports,inventory,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,MSFT,San Diego,Scott Duffy,sheepskin,Success,UGGFrom selling merch out of his van on the sunny shores of Southern California, to creating a billion dollar international fashion brand, UGG Founder, Brian Smith, embarked on a long road to reimagine advertising and intuitively reach savvy consumers. This crazy Aussie came to the west coast in search of the next big business opportunity to take back home. Instead, he discovered a missing staple of surf culture down under that he knew would be a hit in the beach bum towns of Cali: sheepskin boots. He pivoted his business model to imported goods, a decision that would alter the footwear industry for decades to come. This fashion trend would sweep the nation – but it didn’t start out that way…

After sinking his teeth into a mouthwatering Lockhart Legend at Grub Burger Bar (complete with beer-battered onion rings and not one, but TWO kinds of fries), Brian relives those first few rejection-filled years when he sold a mere 28 pairs in his first year and made a pittance. Baffled by the lack of enthusiasm, Brian turned to friends for advice. Finally, a breakthrough! He realized a genuine voice was paramount to reaching his target audience. It turns out a lack of authenticity can kill a brand. Once UGG shifted its marketing approach, the business blossomed.

More lessons were soon to come like the importance of building (and maintaining) relationships. Rather than adopting the usual salesman-and-buyer dynamic, Brian formed friendships with stores eager to sell his inventory. These loyal relationships held the company together during a rough period. After years of success, Brian has three key lessons for entrepreneurs: 1) If you’re starting out, it’s almost a requirement to have a certain level of ignorance. If you knew what you were in for, you wouldn’t start. 2) Don’t give up during your company’s infancy; have patience. 3) Passion is an overused word; belief is not. If you believe that your idea is valuable and you can see the end result, hang in there.

“Authenticity is critical for every single person trying to build a business.”

Food for thought:

Your most disheartening disappointment will often become your greatest blessing.

You will learn more from a failure than a success. Don’t dwell. Learn what you can and move on.

Relationships are key. Loyal business partners can save a business when the going gets tough.

]]>From selling merch out of his van on the sunny shores of Southern California, to creating a billion dollar international fashion brand, UGG Founder, Brian Smith, embarked on a long road to reimagine advertising and intuitively reach savvy consumers. This crazy Aussie came to the west coast in search of the next big business opportunity to take back home. Instead, he discovered a missing staple of surf culture down under that he knew would be a hit in the beach bum towns of Cali: sheepskin boots. He pivoted his business model to imported goods, a decision that would alter the footwear industry for decades to come. This fashion trend would sweep the nation – but it didn’t start out that way…

After sinking his teeth into a mouthwatering Lockhart Legend at Grub Burger Bar (complete with beer-battered onion rings and not one, but TWO kinds of fries), Brian relives those first few rejection-filled years when he sold a mere 28 pairs in his first year and made a pittance. Baffled by the lack of enthusiasm, Brian turned to friends for advice. Finally, a breakthrough! He realized a genuine voice was paramount to reaching his target audience. It turns out a lack of authenticity can kill a brand. Once UGG shifted its marketing approach, the business blossomed.

More lessons were soon to come like the importance of building (and maintaining) relationships. Rather than adopting the usual salesman-and-buyer dynamic, Brian formed friendships with stores eager to sell his inventory. These loyal relationships held the company together during a rough period. After years of success, Brian has three key lessons for entrepreneurs: 1) If you’re starting out, it’s almost a requirement to have a certain level of ignorance. If you knew what you were in for, you wouldn’t start. 2) Don’t give up during your company’s infancy; have patience. 3) Passion is an overused word; belief is not. If you believe that your idea is valuable and you can see the end result, hang in there.

“Authenticity is critical for every single person trying to build a business.”

Food for thought:

Your most disheartening disappointment will often become your greatest blessing.

You will learn more from a failure than a success. Don’t dwell. Learn what you can and move on.

Relationships are key. Loyal business partners can save a business when the going gets tough.

]]>From selling merch out of his van on the sunny shores of Southern California, to creating a billion dollar international fashion brand, UGG Founder, Brian Smith, embarked on a long road to reimagine advertising and intuitively reach savvy consumers. This crazy Aussie came to the west coast in search of the next big business opportunity to take back home. Instead, he discovered a missing staple of surf culture down under that he knew would be a hit in the beach bum towns of Cali: sheepskin boots. He pivoted his business model to imported goods, a decision that would alter the footwear industry for decades to come. This fashion trend would sweep the nation – but it didn’t start out that way…

After sinking his teeth into a mouthwatering Lockhart Legend at Grub Burger Bar (complete with beer-battered onion rings and not one, but TWO kinds of fries), Brian relives those first few rejection-filled years when he sold a mere 28 pairs in his first year and made a pittance. Baffled by the lack of enthusiasm, Brian turned to friends for advice. Finally, a breakthrough! He realized a genuine voice was paramount to reaching his target audience. It turns out a lack of authenticity can kill a brand. Once UGG shifted its marketing approach, the business blossomed.

More lessons were soon to come like the importance of building (and maintaining) relationships. Rather than adopting the usual salesman-and-buyer dynamic, Brian formed friendships with stores eager to sell his inventory. These loyal relationships held the company together during a rough period. After years of success, Brian has three key lessons for entrepreneurs: 1) If you’re starting out, it’s almost a requirement to have a certain level of ignorance. If you knew what you were in for, you wouldn’t start. 2) Don’t give up during your company’s infancy; have patience. 3) Passion is an overused word; belief is not. If you believe that your idea is valuable and you can see the end result, hang in there.

“Authenticity is critical for every single person trying to build a business.”

Food for thought:

Your most disheartening disappointment will often become your greatest blessing.

You will learn more from a failure than a success. Don’t dwell. Learn what you can and move on.

Relationships are key. Loyal business partners can save a business when the going gets tough.

]]>cleanNonono14:21Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/brian-smith/S02:E01: Mitch Thrower of Events.com Shares Mega Earning Potential Formulahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/uq27RpQxl50/
Wed, 08 Feb 2017 23:00:13 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1652Alan Taylor,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,Due Diligence Checklist,Entrepreneur,Event Planning,Events.com,Grub Burger Bar,Investing,Ironman,Microsoft,Mitch Thrower,MSFT,SaaS Platform,San Diego,Scott Duffy,Small Busines,Triathlete,Triathlon,Triathlon Magazine,Venture CapitalHow do you go about taking the first step on your entrepreneurial journey? For financier, author, 22x Ironman triathlete, and businessman, Mitch Thrower, the question was more than metaphoric. After fracturing both knees and needing multiple leg surgeries, Mitch fell in love with extreme athletics. His passion for sports and stick-to-it attitude shaped the trajectory of his business ventures in the years to come including the creation of Triathlete Magazine, a go-to resource for like-minded athletes.

Sensing that a bigger opportunity was on the horizon, Mitch sold the Triathlete brand and launched events.com, a powerful software as a service (SaaS) platform with intuitive tools to take the stress out of event planning and boost profit margins. Mitch continued to lean on his triathlon background to guide the growth of his new company, “swimming on sight of buoys”, meaning; he set obtainable milestones and followed a “Due Diligence Checklist” – a trick her recommends for anyone taking on a start-up project.

In between happy chomps of Grub Burger Bar’s scrumptious Jive Turkey and Guacapotle burgers, we tackle a wide range of business advice including; how to select the right partner, source capital, hone your post-pitch interview, and address complicated communication issues within a team. Plus, Mitch says this secret formula, RRHMLMR x MDA, is what you need to create a modern company with mega earning potential. You’ll have to watch to learn more. Welcome to Season Two of Business & Burgers!

Pick your partners wisely. Find someone who has integrity, great motivation, and intelligence.

Use a “Due Diligence Checklist” as your start-up road map.

Always ask for a post-pitch interview. You can learn a lot from constructive criticism.

]]>How do you go about taking the first step on your entrepreneurial journey? For financier, author, 22x Ironman triathlete, and businessman, Mitch Thrower, the question was more than metaphoric. After fracturing both knees and needing multiple leg surgeries, Mitch fell in love with extreme athletics. His passion for sports and stick-to-it attitude shaped the trajectory of his business ventures in the years to come including the creation of Triathlete Magazine, a go-to resource for like-minded athletes.

Sensing that a bigger opportunity was on the horizon, Mitch sold the Triathlete brand and launched events.com, a powerful software as a service (SaaS) platform with intuitive tools to take the stress out of event planning and boost profit margins. Mitch continued to lean on his triathlon background to guide the growth of his new company, “swimming on sight of buoys”, meaning; he set obtainable milestones and followed a “Due Diligence Checklist” – a trick her recommends for anyone taking on a start-up project.

In between happy chomps of Grub Burger Bar’s scrumptious Jive Turkey and Guacapotle burgers, we tackle a wide range of business advice including; how to select the right partner, source capital, hone your post-pitch interview, and address complicated communication issues within a team. Plus, Mitch says this secret formula, RRHMLMR x MDA, is what you need to create a modern company with mega earning potential. You’ll have to watch to learn more. Welcome to Season Two of Business & Burgers!

Pick your partners wisely. Find someone who has integrity, great motivation, and intelligence.

Use a “Due Diligence Checklist” as your start-up road map.

Always ask for a post-pitch interview. You can learn a lot from constructive criticism.

]]>How do you go about taking the first step on your entrepreneurial journey? For financier, author, 22x Ironman triathlete, and businessman, Mitch Thrower, the question was more than metaphoric. After fracturing both knees and needing multiple leg surgeries, Mitch fell in love with extreme athletics. His passion for sports and stick-to-it attitude shaped the trajectory of his business ventures in the years to come including the creation of Triathlete Magazine, a go-to resource for like-minded athletes.

Sensing that a bigger opportunity was on the horizon, Mitch sold the Triathlete brand and launched events.com, a powerful software as a service (SaaS) platform with intuitive tools to take the stress out of event planning and boost profit margins. Mitch continued to lean on his triathlon background to guide the growth of his new company, “swimming on sight of buoys”, meaning; he set obtainable milestones and followed a “Due Diligence Checklist” – a trick her recommends for anyone taking on a start-up project.

In between happy chomps of Grub Burger Bar’s scrumptious Jive Turkey and Guacapotle burgers, we tackle a wide range of business advice including; how to select the right partner, source capital, hone your post-pitch interview, and address complicated communication issues within a team. Plus, Mitch says this secret formula, RRHMLMR x MDA, is what you need to create a modern company with mega earning potential. You’ll have to watch to learn more. Welcome to Season Two of Business & Burgers!

Pick your partners wisely. Find someone who has integrity, great motivation, and intelligence.

Use a “Due Diligence Checklist” as your start-up road map.

Always ask for a post-pitch interview. You can learn a lot from constructive criticism.

]]>cleanNonono16:13Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/mitch-thrower/S01:E19: Jim Brisimitzis and What Microsoft Can Do For Your Startuphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/8wk71_eqalE/
Wed, 21 Dec 2016 23:00:25 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1642Alan Taylor,Azure,BizSpark,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,cloud computing,Entrepreneur,funding,Jim Brisimitzis,mentor,Microsoft,Microsoft Accelerator,Microsoft Small Business,Microsoft Ventures Fund,MSFT,Quinn’s Pub,Scott Duffy,Seattle,startupWe’re back at Quinn’s Pub for another round of Seattle’s most unique burgers. Chef Scott whips up a Korean version of Quinn’s Signature Burger, and joining to help us devour this ginger-infused delight is Jim Brisimitzis, General Manager of the Microsoft Startup Program. Jim is an “intrepreneur”, an entrepreneur inside of a large company. He and his team work on finding a better way for Microsoft customers to deploy cloud solutions for their business. What started off as a modest idea eventually became Microsoft’s Cloud Platform System.

Most people don’t know that Microsoft offers a score of resources and opportunities for startups. For example, BizSpark gives entrepreneurs the chance to use a cloud based software for free for three years, the only requirements being that you’re company is less than five years old and has a revenue of under $1-million. In addition to a technology platform, BizSpark offers access to Microsoft as a mentor. The goal is to get your product to market. Microsoft will be there for you every step of the way, including during the capital gaining phase. Microsoft Accelerator and Microsoft Ventures Fund provide startups with potential access to funding.

After working with several startups and entrepreneurs from all walks of life, Jim has learned a thing or two. The key takeaway for him has been that no matter what you’re doing, you have got to have passion. A defining factor in a fledgling company’s success is not just its product, but what the entrepreneur is willing to put in to reach their goals. Many budding businesses hear the word “no” more than anything else, but sometimes no can be validation that you’re on the right path.

If you think you’re ready to move your idea forward and are looking for support, head over to Microsoft.com/bizspark to see what the program can do for you!

Startups can utilize Bizspark to get access to free Microsoft software for 3 years.

Bizspark is more than just free tech, Microsoft will actively mentor startups and help develop their project.

Microsoft can help your startup connect with investors, and they may even become an investor themselves with the Microsoft Ventures Fund.

]]>We’re back at Quinn’s Pub for another round of Seattle’s most unique burgers. Chef Scott whips up a Korean version of Quinn’s Signature Burger, and joining to help us devour this ginger-infused delight is Jim Brisimitzis, General Manager of the Microsoft Startup Program. Jim is an “intrepreneur”, an entrepreneur inside of a large company. He and his team work on finding a better way for Microsoft customers to deploy cloud solutions for their business. What started off as a modest idea eventually became Microsoft’s Cloud Platform System.

Most people don’t know that Microsoft offers a score of resources and opportunities for startups. For example, BizSpark gives entrepreneurs the chance to use a cloud based software for free for three years, the only requirements being that you’re company is less than five years old and has a revenue of under $1-million. In addition to a technology platform, BizSpark offers access to Microsoft as a mentor. The goal is to get your product to market. Microsoft will be there for you every step of the way, including during the capital gaining phase. Microsoft Accelerator and Microsoft Ventures Fund provide startups with potential access to funding.

After working with several startups and entrepreneurs from all walks of life, Jim has learned a thing or two. The key takeaway for him has been that no matter what you’re doing, you have got to have passion. A defining factor in a fledgling company’s success is not just its product, but what the entrepreneur is willing to put in to reach their goals. Many budding businesses hear the word “no” more than anything else, but sometimes no can be validation that you’re on the right path.

If you think you’re ready to move your idea forward and are looking for support, head over to Microsoft.com/bizspark to see what the program can do for you!

Startups can utilize Bizspark to get access to free Microsoft software for 3 years.

Bizspark is more than just free tech, Microsoft will actively mentor startups and help develop their project.

Microsoft can help your startup connect with investors, and they may even become an investor themselves with the Microsoft Ventures Fund.

]]>We’re back at Quinn’s Pub for another round of Seattle’s most unique burgers. Chef Scott whips up a Korean version of Quinn’s Signature Burger, and joining to help us devour this ginger-infused delight is Jim Brisimitzis, General Manager of the Microsoft Startup Program. Jim is an “intrepreneur”, an entrepreneur inside of a large company. He and his team work on finding a better way for Microsoft customers to deploy cloud solutions for their business. What started off as a modest idea eventually became Microsoft’s Cloud Platform System.

Most people don’t know that Microsoft offers a score of resources and opportunities for startups. For example, BizSpark gives entrepreneurs the chance to use a cloud based software for free for three years, the only requirements being that you’re company is less than five years old and has a revenue of under $1-million. In addition to a technology platform, BizSpark offers access to Microsoft as a mentor. The goal is to get your product to market. Microsoft will be there for you every step of the way, including during the capital gaining phase. Microsoft Accelerator and Microsoft Ventures Fund provide startups with potential access to funding.

After working with several startups and entrepreneurs from all walks of life, Jim has learned a thing or two. The key takeaway for him has been that no matter what you’re doing, you have got to have passion. A defining factor in a fledgling company’s success is not just its product, but what the entrepreneur is willing to put in to reach their goals. Many budding businesses hear the word “no” more than anything else, but sometimes no can be validation that you’re on the right path.

If you think you’re ready to move your idea forward and are looking for support, head over to Microsoft.com/bizspark to see what the program can do for you!

Startups can utilize Bizspark to get access to free Microsoft software for 3 years.

Bizspark is more than just free tech, Microsoft will actively mentor startups and help develop their project.

Microsoft can help your startup connect with investors, and they may even become an investor themselves with the Microsoft Ventures Fund.

]]>cleanNonono12:33Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/jim-brisimitzis/S01:E18: Hacking Business with Cyber Security Genius, Walter “Scorpion” O’Brienhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/-cmk9OqyRHA/
Wed, 14 Dec 2016 23:00:48 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1631Alan Taylor,ARPANET,Autonomous Cars,Blue-collar,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,CBS,ConciergeUp,Cyber Security,Emotional Intelligence,EQ,Genius,IQ,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,MSFT,NASA Hack,ScenGen,Scorpion,Scorpion Computer Services,Scott Duffy,Self-driving Cars,Walter O’Brien,WikileaksWith an IQ of 197, Walter “Scorpion” O’Brien has the 5th highest intelligence in the world. As a child prodigy, Walter hacked into NASA on a lark and was swiftly busted by Interpol and the NSA. Recognizing his unique abilities, they offered Walter a job as a government contractor solving for high-level cyber security risks. Does this narrative sound familiar? Walter’s life story was so fascinating; it inspired the CBS drama, </Scorpion>.

Today, Walter is a multi-millionaire who continues his work as Founder and CEO of Scorpion Computer Services employing the brightest minds and best communicators around the globe. His high IQ – high EQ specialists offer the government, military, and general population the opportunity to contract their genius-level “think tank for hire” to find solutions for practically any problem (Seriously, ANY problem).

We catch up with Walter at Cassell’s Hamburgers in Los Angeles where Chef Christian prepares the mouthwatering B’fast Burger with hash brown bun, avocado, and fried egg. YUM! Walter offers simple advice for small business owners aiming to minimize cyber security threats. Hint: your server is not “safe” collecting dust under your desk.

Being able to see things from the customer’s perspective is worth 20 IQ points.

Here’s one for the kids: avoid fields that could be overtaken by automation in the near future.

]]>With an IQ of 197, Walter “Scorpion” O’Brien has the 5th highest intelligence in the world. As a child prodigy, Walter hacked into NASA on a lark and was swiftly busted by Interpol and the NSA. Recognizing his unique abilities, they offered Walter a job as a government contractor solving for high-level cyber security risks. Does this narrative sound familiar? Walter’s life story was so fascinating; it inspired the CBS drama, </Scorpion>.

Today, Walter is a multi-millionaire who continues his work as Founder and CEO of Scorpion Computer Services employing the brightest minds and best communicators around the globe. His high IQ – high EQ specialists offer the government, military, and general population the opportunity to contract their genius-level “think tank for hire” to find solutions for practically any problem (Seriously, ANY problem).

We catch up with Walter at Cassell’s Hamburgers in Los Angeles where Chef Christian prepares the mouthwatering B’fast Burger with hash brown bun, avocado, and fried egg. YUM! Walter offers simple advice for small business owners aiming to minimize cyber security threats. Hint: your server is not “safe” collecting dust under your desk.

Being able to see things from the customer’s perspective is worth 20 IQ points.

Here’s one for the kids: avoid fields that could be overtaken by automation in the near future.

]]>With an IQ of 197, Walter “Scorpion” O’Brien has the 5th highest intelligence in the world. As a child prodigy, Walter hacked into NASA on a lark and was swiftly busted by Interpol and the NSA. Recognizing his unique abilities, they offered Walter a job as a government contractor solving for high-level cyber security risks. Does this narrative sound familiar? Walter’s life story was so fascinating; it inspired the CBS drama, </Scorpion>.

Today, Walter is a multi-millionaire who continues his work as Founder and CEO of Scorpion Computer Services employing the brightest minds and best communicators around the globe. His high IQ – high EQ specialists offer the government, military, and general population the opportunity to contract their genius-level “think tank for hire” to find solutions for practically any problem (Seriously, ANY problem).

We catch up with Walter at Cassell’s Hamburgers in Los Angeles where Chef Christian prepares the mouthwatering B’fast Burger with hash brown bun, avocado, and fried egg. YUM! Walter offers simple advice for small business owners aiming to minimize cyber security threats. Hint: your server is not “safe” collecting dust under your desk.

10 years later, Dan was on to his next entrepreneurial endeavor launching Victory Poker. As the third largest online poker site in a crowded marketplace of 550+ competitors, Victory Poker rose to the top via innovative marketing strategies and squeaky-clean reputation.

Flash forward: The 35-year-old businessman serves as mentor and angel investor to over 24 companies and charitable organizations including Model Citizen Fund. Tune in for Dan’s failsafe 5-step plan to craft to ultimate elevator pitch. Plus, learn how you can get a free (Yes, F-R-E-E!) copy of Dan’s book, How To Set-Up YourBusiness For Under $1000. It’s time to go all in on another delectable edition of Business & Burgers.

You don’t need a ton of money to start your business. Get started today.

An idea isn’t enough. Have a business plan ready before approaching investors.

Enough drive and hustle can take you from minimum wage to millionaire in a matter of years.

]]>Today we feast at Los Angeles hot spot, Cassell’s Hamburgers, with millennial rainmaker, Dan Fleyshman. Through pure grit and hustle, Dan earned his way into the record books as history’s youngest founder of a publicly traded company after betting his college savings to trademark the catchphrase, “Who’s Your Daddy”. Dan’s tenacity paid off big to the tune of a $9.5-million U.K. licensing deal and an energy drink empire which capitalized on a winning name, exceptional flavor, clever packaging, and competitive price point.

10 years later, Dan was on to his next entrepreneurial endeavor launching Victory Poker. As the third largest online poker site in a crowded marketplace of 550+ competitors, Victory Poker rose to the top via innovative marketing strategies and squeaky-clean reputation.

Flash forward: The 35-year-old businessman serves as mentor and angel investor to over 24 companies and charitable organizations including Model Citizen Fund. Tune in for Dan’s failsafe 5-step plan to craft to ultimate elevator pitch. Plus, learn how you can get a free (Yes, F-R-E-E!) copy of Dan’s book, How To Set-Up YourBusiness For Under $1000. It’s time to go all in on another delectable edition of Business & Burgers.

You don’t need a ton of money to start your business. Get started today.

An idea isn’t enough. Have a business plan ready before approaching investors.

Enough drive and hustle can take you from minimum wage to millionaire in a matter of years.

]]>Today we feast at Los Angeles hot spot, Cassell’s Hamburgers, with millennial rainmaker, Dan Fleyshman. Through pure grit and hustle, Dan earned his way into the record books as history’s youngest founder of a publicly traded company after betting his college savings to trademark the catchphrase, “Who’s Your Daddy”. Dan’s tenacity paid off big to the tune of a $9.5-million U.K. licensing deal and an energy drink empire which capitalized on a winning name, exceptional flavor, clever packaging, and competitive price point.

10 years later, Dan was on to his next entrepreneurial endeavor launching Victory Poker. As the third largest online poker site in a crowded marketplace of 550+ competitors, Victory Poker rose to the top via innovative marketing strategies and squeaky-clean reputation.

Flash forward: The 35-year-old businessman serves as mentor and angel investor to over 24 companies and charitable organizations including Model Citizen Fund. Tune in for Dan’s failsafe 5-step plan to craft to ultimate elevator pitch. Plus, learn how you can get a free (Yes, F-R-E-E!) copy of Dan’s book, How To Set-Up YourBusiness For Under $1000. It’s time to go all in on another delectable edition of Business & Burgers.

You don’t need a ton of money to start your business. Get started today.

An idea isn’t enough. Have a business plan ready before approaching investors.

Enough drive and hustle can take you from minimum wage to millionaire in a matter of years.

]]>cleanNonono15:28Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/dan-fleyshman/S01:E16: Harness Technology to Become a Mobile Mogul with Aaron Scott Younghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/UUQJ8inpHIo/
Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:00:50 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=16142-in-1 device,Aaron Scott Young,Alan Taylor,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,Financial Security,HP Elite x2,Laughlin Associates,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,Mobile Business,MSFT,Office 365,PONO Burger,Scott Duffy,The Science of Getting Rich,West Hollywood,Windows 10Are you shackled to the office? For many entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get locked into a startup state of mind (and the instability that goes with it). It’s time to break those tethers, friends! Outsourced Chief Strategy Officer and lifelong entrepreneur, Aaron Scott Young, is the king of getting business done on the move. With 34 years of experience under his belt, Aaron is able to quickly identify a business’ pain-points, put effective systems and processes in place, and enable staff to fully express their unique “superpowers.”

Aaron lays out his recipe to build a business that works hard for you so that you aren’t a slave to the daily grind. Tune in for a veritable how-to guide on conquering challenging and often unpredictable obstacles, measuring performance to boost productivity, and selecting the right gear to stay connected with critical business components. (Our very own Scott Duffy and Alan Taylor trust the HP Elite x2 with Office 365 to keep up with business while on the go. You’ll learn more about the road-tested 2-in-1 tablet in this episode).

Tasty quote to chew on: “In the worst situations you’re going to go through in your life, you’re going to learn the most important lessons.”

Food for thought:

What’s your superpower? Focus on your strengths, and let your team also focus on theirs.

Identify your end goals is a first step in creating a thriving corporate culture.

Measuring and reporting on performance accelerates improvement.

]]>Are you shackled to the office? For many entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get locked into a startup state of mind (and the instability that goes with it). It’s time to break those tethers, friends! Outsourced Chief Strategy Officer and lifelong entrepreneur, Aaron Scott Young, is the king of getting business done on the move. With 34 years of experience under his belt, Aaron is able to quickly identify a business’ pain-points, put effective systems and processes in place, and enable staff to fully express their unique “superpowers.”

Aaron lays out his recipe to build a business that works hard for you so that you aren’t a slave to the daily grind. Tune in for a veritable how-to guide on conquering challenging and often unpredictable obstacles, measuring performance to boost productivity, and selecting the right gear to stay connected with critical business components. (Our very own Scott Duffy and Alan Taylor trust the HP Elite x2 with Office 365 to keep up with business while on the go. You’ll learn more about the road-tested 2-in-1 tablet in this episode).

Tasty quote to chew on: “In the worst situations you’re going to go through in your life, you’re going to learn the most important lessons.”

Food for thought:

What’s your superpower? Focus on your strengths, and let your team also focus on theirs.

Identify your end goals is a first step in creating a thriving corporate culture.

Measuring and reporting on performance accelerates improvement.

]]>Are you shackled to the office? For many entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get locked into a startup state of mind (and the instability that goes with it). It’s time to break those tethers, friends! Outsourced Chief Strategy Officer and lifelong entrepreneur, Aaron Scott Young, is the king of getting business done on the move. With 34 years of experience under his belt, Aaron is able to quickly identify a business’ pain-points, put effective systems and processes in place, and enable staff to fully express their unique “superpowers.”

Aaron lays out his recipe to build a business that works hard for you so that you aren’t a slave to the daily grind. Tune in for a veritable how-to guide on conquering challenging and often unpredictable obstacles, measuring performance to boost productivity, and selecting the right gear to stay connected with critical business components. (Our very own Scott Duffy and Alan Taylor trust the HP Elite x2 with Office 365 to keep up with business while on the go. You’ll learn more about the road-tested 2-in-1 tablet in this episode).

Tasty quote to chew on: “In the worst situations you’re going to go through in your life, you’re going to learn the most important lessons.”

Food for thought:

What’s your superpower? Focus on your strengths, and let your team also focus on theirs.

Identify your end goals is a first step in creating a thriving corporate culture.

Measuring and reporting on performance accelerates improvement.

]]>cleanNonono15:37Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/aaron-scott-young/S01:E15: Chris Stoikos, Shaping the Beard Culture and Growing Your Passionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/ex3LQpiTyZQ/
Wed, 09 Nov 2016 23:00:37 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1603Alan Taylor,authenticity,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,Chef Makani,Chris Stoikos,diet,Dollar Beard Club,Entrepreneur,health,holistic,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,Millennial,MSFT,organic,PONO Burger,Santa Monica,Scott DuffyFor serial entrepreneur Chris Stoikos, a robust beard it a metaphor for life… Seriously. Chris explains, when you embrace who you are naturally, you open the door for passion (and sales). His holistic business philosophy permeates the corporate culture of Dollar Beard Club, emphasizing personal growth and health to ensure team members are “hyped” and “vibing on super high frequencies.”

Consumers seem to be attuned to the refreshingly raw ideology of the enthusiastic and efficacious millennial. Chris instinctually led the Dollar Beard Club to $14-million in revenue in just 14 months with only nine people on staff. Do we have your attention yet?

From diet and health advice to capitalizing on core creativity and grooming your dream team (pun intended), Chris Stoikos is a veritable wellspring of tips to thrive in today’s online retail market. We mow down on some ultra-rare PONO Burgers and get a lesson in authenticity with our favorite bearded brother. Ready, set, GROW!

Tasty quote to chew on: “Failures will happen. A failure is only considered a mistake if you don’t learn from it. If you learn from it, it’s a lesson. As long as you understand that mentality, you’ll fail upwards.”

Food for thought:

A company is only as healthy as its unhealthiest employee. Take care of yourself.

Experience allows for quick growth. There is no overnight success. Success comes with time.

A failure is only a mistake if you don’t learn from it.

]]>For serial entrepreneur Chris Stoikos, a robust beard it a metaphor for life… Seriously. Chris explains, when you embrace who you are naturally, you open the door for passion (and sales). His holistic business philosophy permeates the corporate culture of Dollar Beard Club, emphasizing personal growth and health to ensure team members are “hyped” and “vibing on super high frequencies.”

Consumers seem to be attuned to the refreshingly raw ideology of the enthusiastic and efficacious millennial. Chris instinctually led the Dollar Beard Club to $14-million in revenue in just 14 months with only nine people on staff. Do we have your attention yet?

From diet and health advice to capitalizing on core creativity and grooming your dream team (pun intended), Chris Stoikos is a veritable wellspring of tips to thrive in today’s online retail market. We mow down on some ultra-rare PONO Burgers and get a lesson in authenticity with our favorite bearded brother. Ready, set, GROW!

Tasty quote to chew on: “Failures will happen. A failure is only considered a mistake if you don’t learn from it. If you learn from it, it’s a lesson. As long as you understand that mentality, you’ll fail upwards.”

Food for thought:

A company is only as healthy as its unhealthiest employee. Take care of yourself.

Experience allows for quick growth. There is no overnight success. Success comes with time.

A failure is only a mistake if you don’t learn from it.

]]>For serial entrepreneur Chris Stoikos, a robust beard it a metaphor for life… Seriously. Chris explains, when you embrace who you are naturally, you open the door for passion (and sales). His holistic business philosophy permeates the corporate culture of Dollar Beard Club, emphasizing personal growth and health to ensure team members are “hyped” and “vibing on super high frequencies.”

Consumers seem to be attuned to the refreshingly raw ideology of the enthusiastic and efficacious millennial. Chris instinctually led the Dollar Beard Club to $14-million in revenue in just 14 months with only nine people on staff. Do we have your attention yet?

From diet and health advice to capitalizing on core creativity and grooming your dream team (pun intended), Chris Stoikos is a veritable wellspring of tips to thrive in today’s online retail market. We mow down on some ultra-rare PONO Burgers and get a lesson in authenticity with our favorite bearded brother. Ready, set, GROW!

Tasty quote to chew on: “Failures will happen. A failure is only considered a mistake if you don’t learn from it. If you learn from it, it’s a lesson. As long as you understand that mentality, you’ll fail upwards.”

Food for thought:

A company is only as healthy as its unhealthiest employee. Take care of yourself.

Experience allows for quick growth. There is no overnight success. Success comes with time.

A failure is only a mistake if you don’t learn from it.

]]>cleanNonono14:48Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/chris-stoikos/S01:E14: Finding Your Core Message with The Draw Shop’s Summer Felixhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/yhxa5GQ8i5g/
Wed, 02 Nov 2016 22:00:37 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1588Alan Taylor,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,California. Marketing,Hodad’s,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,MSFT,Ocean Beach,San Diego,Scott Duffy,Summer Felix,The Draw Shop,viral videos,whiteboard videosSummer Felix has been in Internet marketing “since Internet happened.” Her unique ability to connect with anyone and take on their voice led her to co-found The Draw Shop, a whiteboard animation studio whose goal is to make jaws drop and mouths say “Whoa!” With The Draw Shop, Summer helps her clients hone their core messages and translates those messages into whiteboard animation videos that have proven to increase sales and marketing success.

The success of The Draw Shop was immediate. Summer, and her co-founder Erik Kerr, sold four videos before they even incorporated. But The Draw Shop is just one of the many successes of Summer Felix. Prior, she had owned and sold numerous online businesses and had made a big name for herself in the copywriting and ghostwriting worlds. Summer’s success in writing continues today with her novels “The Right One” and “Lost and Profound”.

Summer meets us for a bite at one of Scott’s go to burger joints from his college days, Hodad’s in Ocean Beach, California. We make a valiant attempt at finishing off Hodad’s monstrous double bacon cheeseburgers, all while trying to fit in a few frings and a malt. Summer is chock-full of marketing tips and tricks that will help you find your core message. Are you ready to turn your marketing skills up to 10? Then tune into today’s interview with Summer Felix.

Don’t get stuck in your curse of knowledge. Simplify what you do into a clear and concise core message.

]]>Summer Felix has been in Internet marketing “since Internet happened.” Her unique ability to connect with anyone and take on their voice led her to co-found The Draw Shop, a whiteboard animation studio whose goal is to make jaws drop and mouths say “Whoa!” With The Draw Shop, Summer helps her clients hone their core messages and translates those messages into whiteboard animation videos that have proven to increase sales and marketing success.

The success of The Draw Shop was immediate. Summer, and her co-founder Erik Kerr, sold four videos before they even incorporated. But The Draw Shop is just one of the many successes of Summer Felix. Prior, she had owned and sold numerous online businesses and had made a big name for herself in the copywriting and ghostwriting worlds. Summer’s success in writing continues today with her novels “The Right One” and “Lost and Profound”.

Summer meets us for a bite at one of Scott’s go to burger joints from his college days, Hodad’s in Ocean Beach, California. We make a valiant attempt at finishing off Hodad’s monstrous double bacon cheeseburgers, all while trying to fit in a few frings and a malt. Summer is chock-full of marketing tips and tricks that will help you find your core message. Are you ready to turn your marketing skills up to 10? Then tune into today’s interview with Summer Felix.

Don’t get stuck in your curse of knowledge. Simplify what you do into a clear and concise core message.

]]>Summer Felix has been in Internet marketing “since Internet happened.” Her unique ability to connect with anyone and take on their voice led her to co-found The Draw Shop, a whiteboard animation studio whose goal is to make jaws drop and mouths say “Whoa!” With The Draw Shop, Summer helps her clients hone their core messages and translates those messages into whiteboard animation videos that have proven to increase sales and marketing success.

The success of The Draw Shop was immediate. Summer, and her co-founder Erik Kerr, sold four videos before they even incorporated. But The Draw Shop is just one of the many successes of Summer Felix. Prior, she had owned and sold numerous online businesses and had made a big name for herself in the copywriting and ghostwriting worlds. Summer’s success in writing continues today with her novels “The Right One” and “Lost and Profound”.

Summer meets us for a bite at one of Scott’s go to burger joints from his college days, Hodad’s in Ocean Beach, California. We make a valiant attempt at finishing off Hodad’s monstrous double bacon cheeseburgers, all while trying to fit in a few frings and a malt. Summer is chock-full of marketing tips and tricks that will help you find your core message. Are you ready to turn your marketing skills up to 10? Then tune into today’s interview with Summer Felix.

Don’t get stuck in your curse of knowledge. Simplify what you do into a clear and concise core message.

]]>cleanNonono12:40Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/summer-felix/S01:E13: Increase Online Visibility: An SEO Lesson with Rand Fishkin of Mozhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/gGTbVeJNuZo/
Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:00:04 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1572Alan Taylor,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,Content Marketing,Customer Engagement,Entrepreneur,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,Millennials,Moz,MSFT,Online Marketing,Quinn’s Pub,Rand Fishkin,Scott Duffy,Search Engine Optimization,Seattle,SEO,Social Amplifications,Software ServicesYou’ve identified a gap in the market (Check). You’ve created a compelling product or service which fills that need (Check). Now, it’s time to show the world what you offer—Use the power of SEO to gain attention in a bustling online marketplace (Uh oh…). If the mere mention of Search Engine Optimization is enough to send you into a marketing meltdown, you’re not alone. Cue the expert!

Today on Business & Burgers we sit down with the Wizard of Moz, Rand Fishkin. Rand is one of the world’s foremost SEO experts and the founder and former CEO of Moz. As one of the marketing world’s fastest growing software companies, Moz focuses on improving professional marketers web traffic and customer acquisition using SEO, social media, content marketing, and more. Rand offers an honest account of how he went from a struggling start-up with $500,000 in personal debt to an online marketing heavy-weight, netting $40-million in revenue, in just seven short years.

No matter what your business, whether you’re making mouthwatering food (like the Quinn’s Pub Signature Burger) or the latest and greatest software solution, it’s crucial to describe your product in a way that resonates with subscribers, potential customers, and influencers. Are you ready to delight online searchers, garner robust customer engagement, earn organic social media amplification, and become an authority in the market? Tune in for Rand’s top three tips to improve SEO today!

Tasty quote to chew on: “If you can serve [consumers] in such a way that it resonates with them, that creates a relationship, that builds comradery and grows your brand association in a positive way; you have an awesome opportunity to earn a customer’s business. To my mind, that is beautiful.”

Food for thought:

Determine what people are searching for, and focus on delighting those searchers.

Make your site accessible, determine your keywords, and create content that will resonate with your audience.

Focus on your strengths, and fill out your team with people whose strengths are your weaknesses.

]]>You’ve identified a gap in the market (Check). You’ve created a compelling product or service which fills that need (Check). Now, it’s time to show the world what you offer—Use the power of SEO to gain attention in a bustling online marketplace (Uh oh…). If the mere mention of Search Engine Optimization is enough to send you into a marketing meltdown, you’re not alone. Cue the expert!

Today on Business & Burgers we sit down with the Wizard of Moz, Rand Fishkin. Rand is one of the world’s foremost SEO experts and the founder and former CEO of Moz. As one of the marketing world’s fastest growing software companies, Moz focuses on improving professional marketers web traffic and customer acquisition using SEO, social media, content marketing, and more. Rand offers an honest account of how he went from a struggling start-up with $500,000 in personal debt to an online marketing heavy-weight, netting $40-million in revenue, in just seven short years.

No matter what your business, whether you’re making mouthwatering food (like the Quinn’s Pub Signature Burger) or the latest and greatest software solution, it’s crucial to describe your product in a way that resonates with subscribers, potential customers, and influencers. Are you ready to delight online searchers, garner robust customer engagement, earn organic social media amplification, and become an authority in the market? Tune in for Rand’s top three tips to improve SEO today!

Tasty quote to chew on: “If you can serve [consumers] in such a way that it resonates with them, that creates a relationship, that builds comradery and grows your brand association in a positive way; you have an awesome opportunity to earn a customer’s business. To my mind, that is beautiful.”

Food for thought:

Determine what people are searching for, and focus on delighting those searchers.

Make your site accessible, determine your keywords, and create content that will resonate with your audience.

Focus on your strengths, and fill out your team with people whose strengths are your weaknesses.

]]>You’ve identified a gap in the market (Check). You’ve created a compelling product or service which fills that need (Check). Now, it’s time to show the world what you offer—Use the power of SEO to gain attention in a bustling online marketplace (Uh oh…). If the mere mention of Search Engine Optimization is enough to send you into a marketing meltdown, you’re not alone. Cue the expert!

Today on Business & Burgers we sit down with the Wizard of Moz, Rand Fishkin. Rand is one of the world’s foremost SEO experts and the founder and former CEO of Moz. As one of the marketing world’s fastest growing software companies, Moz focuses on improving professional marketers web traffic and customer acquisition using SEO, social media, content marketing, and more. Rand offers an honest account of how he went from a struggling start-up with $500,000 in personal debt to an online marketing heavy-weight, netting $40-million in revenue, in just seven short years.

No matter what your business, whether you’re making mouthwatering food (like the Quinn’s Pub Signature Burger) or the latest and greatest software solution, it’s crucial to describe your product in a way that resonates with subscribers, potential customers, and influencers. Are you ready to delight online searchers, garner robust customer engagement, earn organic social media amplification, and become an authority in the market? Tune in for Rand’s top three tips to improve SEO today!

Tasty quote to chew on: “If you can serve [consumers] in such a way that it resonates with them, that creates a relationship, that builds comradery and grows your brand association in a positive way; you have an awesome opportunity to earn a customer’s business. To my mind, that is beautiful.”

Food for thought:

Determine what people are searching for, and focus on delighting those searchers.

Make your site accessible, determine your keywords, and create content that will resonate with your audience.

Focus on your strengths, and fill out your team with people whose strengths are your weaknesses.

]]>cleanNonono15:45Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/rand-fishkin/S01:E12: From $100M Business to Losing it All to Bouncing Back in a Big Wayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/Xwwzc3pAEqY/
Wed, 19 Oct 2016 22:00:35 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1565Alan Taylor,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,Crescent Moon Foundation,David Meltzer,Entertainment,Football,Jerry Maguire,Leigh Steinberg,Marketing,Meltzer Mission,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,MSFT,NFL,Scott Duffy,Sports,Sports 1 Marketing,Warren MoonAs the former CEO of real-life Jerry Maguire, Leigh Steinberg, David Meltzer learned that although, “Show me the money!” is a great catchphrase, it doesn’t equate to a connected and inspired life. In his early 30’s, David retired as a multi-millionaire, surrounded by the wrong people and a skewed view of value, locked in a downward spiral he had yet to recognize. Losing it all, David was forced to reengineer his career from the ground up, this time with integrity and thankfulness at the bedrock. Money, David explains, can help you acquire many things (like Skillet Diner signature dish, “The Burger” with creamy blue cheese, arugula, and house-made bacon jam – YUM), but it can’t buy you truth or experience!

David Meltzer has spent the last 25 years as an entrepreneur in the legal, tech, and sports and entertainment fields. Today, as CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, a global sports and entertainment marketing agency founded with NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon, David provides clients and employees alike with unparalleled “relationship capital” and situational knowledge.

If find yourself at a professional impasse, not sure whose advice to take or what path will bring you success, happiness, and purpose: Just breathe… David offers lessons in gratitude, empathy, communication and accountability – sacred keys he says will help anyone achieve a brighter future. Official Business & Burgers Notice: Inspiration is eminent.

Tasty quote to chew on: “To look at everything in the past and be thankful for it, to see everything in the present and be thankful for it, only makes your future even brighter…”

Food for thought:

Choose a mentor who sits in the situation you would like to be in.

Gain empathy for others by learning to forgive yourself.

Take accountability. Know what is (and what isn’t) working for your company.

]]>As the former CEO of real-life Jerry Maguire, Leigh Steinberg, David Meltzer learned that although, “Show me the money!” is a great catchphrase, it doesn’t equate to a connected and inspired life. In his early 30’s, David retired as a multi-millionaire, surrounded by the wrong people and a skewed view of value, locked in a downward spiral he had yet to recognize. Losing it all, David was forced to reengineer his career from the ground up, this time with integrity and thankfulness at the bedrock. Money, David explains, can help you acquire many things (like Skillet Diner signature dish, “The Burger” with creamy blue cheese, arugula, and house-made bacon jam – YUM), but it can’t buy you truth or experience!

David Meltzer has spent the last 25 years as an entrepreneur in the legal, tech, and sports and entertainment fields. Today, as CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, a global sports and entertainment marketing agency founded with NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon, David provides clients and employees alike with unparalleled “relationship capital” and situational knowledge.

If find yourself at a professional impasse, not sure whose advice to take or what path will bring you success, happiness, and purpose: Just breathe… David offers lessons in gratitude, empathy, communication and accountability – sacred keys he says will help anyone achieve a brighter future. Official Business & Burgers Notice: Inspiration is eminent.

Tasty quote to chew on: “To look at everything in the past and be thankful for it, to see everything in the present and be thankful for it, only makes your future even brighter…”

Food for thought:

Choose a mentor who sits in the situation you would like to be in.

Gain empathy for others by learning to forgive yourself.

Take accountability. Know what is (and what isn’t) working for your company.

]]>As the former CEO of real-life Jerry Maguire, Leigh Steinberg, David Meltzer learned that although, “Show me the money!” is a great catchphrase, it doesn’t equate to a connected and inspired life. In his early 30’s, David retired as a multi-millionaire, surrounded by the wrong people and a skewed view of value, locked in a downward spiral he had yet to recognize. Losing it all, David was forced to reengineer his career from the ground up, this time with integrity and thankfulness at the bedrock. Money, David explains, can help you acquire many things (like Skillet Diner signature dish, “The Burger” with creamy blue cheese, arugula, and house-made bacon jam – YUM), but it can’t buy you truth or experience!

David Meltzer has spent the last 25 years as an entrepreneur in the legal, tech, and sports and entertainment fields. Today, as CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, a global sports and entertainment marketing agency founded with NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon, David provides clients and employees alike with unparalleled “relationship capital” and situational knowledge.

If find yourself at a professional impasse, not sure whose advice to take or what path will bring you success, happiness, and purpose: Just breathe… David offers lessons in gratitude, empathy, communication and accountability – sacred keys he says will help anyone achieve a brighter future. Official Business & Burgers Notice: Inspiration is eminent.

Tasty quote to chew on: “To look at everything in the past and be thankful for it, to see everything in the present and be thankful for it, only makes your future even brighter…”

Food for thought:

Choose a mentor who sits in the situation you would like to be in.

Gain empathy for others by learning to forgive yourself.

Take accountability. Know what is (and what isn’t) working for your company.

]]>cleanNonono15:25Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/david-meltzer/S01:E11: How to Capitalize on Opportunity with Hall of Famer, Warren Moonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/TT2saTUIL6M/
Wed, 12 Oct 2016 22:00:35 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1551Alan Taylor,Baking,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,CFL,College Football,College Scholarship,Crescent Moon Foundation,Football,Hall of Fame,Microsoft,Microsoft Small Business,Microsoft SMB,NFL,Pro Athlete,Quarterback,Rose Bowl,Scott Duffy,Seahawks,Seattle,Skillet Diner,Sports,Sports 1 Marketing,W. Moon’s Chocolate Chippery,Warren MoonOn the field and off, Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback, Warren Moon, is a born leader. Warren went from being the MVP of the Rose Bowl, to the best player in the CFL, and eventually the most sought after quarterback in the NFL. An internal motivation to measure himself against the best athletes around propelled Warren to achieve a lucrative and auspicious career.

The pro athlete turned businessman says his life changed at the tender age of seven when his father passed away. His mother, a hard-working nurse, taught him the importance of responsibility, perseverance, and respect. She also taught him to bake (Yes, bake). Warren started and eventually sold W. Moon’s Chocolate Chippery. And so, his entrepreneurial spirit was awakened.

Today, Warren Moon’s focus is on his global sports and entertainment marketing firm, Sports 1 Marketing, and his charitable organization, Crescent Moon Foundation, helping kids get the education they need. Warren shares the core values he attributes to his success as we chow down on Skillet Diner’s gourmet grub. Chef Nick gives us a sneak peek at a bacon topped burger that isn’t even on the menu yet – how could we refuse?!

Tasty quote to chew on: “Empower your people. Give them some incentive to show who they are, and show that they have ability.”

Food for thought:

Hire great people and give them the freedom they need to do their job well.

Work hard and you will be ready when opportunity knocks at your door.

Adversity is inevitable. It’s how you deal with it that counts.

]]>On the field and off, Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback, Warren Moon, is a born leader. Warren went from being the MVP of the Rose Bowl, to the best player in the CFL, and eventually the most sought after quarterback in the NFL. An internal motivation to measure himself against the best athletes around propelled Warren to achieve a lucrative and auspicious career.

The pro athlete turned businessman says his life changed at the tender age of seven when his father passed away. His mother, a hard-working nurse, taught him the importance of responsibility, perseverance, and respect. She also taught him to bake (Yes, bake). Warren started and eventually sold W. Moon’s Chocolate Chippery. And so, his entrepreneurial spirit was awakened.

Today, Warren Moon’s focus is on his global sports and entertainment marketing firm, Sports 1 Marketing, and his charitable organization, Crescent Moon Foundation, helping kids get the education they need. Warren shares the core values he attributes to his success as we chow down on Skillet Diner’s gourmet grub. Chef Nick gives us a sneak peek at a bacon topped burger that isn’t even on the menu yet – how could we refuse?!

Tasty quote to chew on: “Empower your people. Give them some incentive to show who they are, and show that they have ability.”

Food for thought:

Hire great people and give them the freedom they need to do their job well.

Work hard and you will be ready when opportunity knocks at your door.

Adversity is inevitable. It’s how you deal with it that counts.

]]>On the field and off, Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback, Warren Moon, is a born leader. Warren went from being the MVP of the Rose Bowl, to the best player in the CFL, and eventually the most sought after quarterback in the NFL. An internal motivation to measure himself against the best athletes around propelled Warren to achieve a lucrative and auspicious career.

The pro athlete turned businessman says his life changed at the tender age of seven when his father passed away. His mother, a hard-working nurse, taught him the importance of responsibility, perseverance, and respect. She also taught him to bake (Yes, bake). Warren started and eventually sold W. Moon’s Chocolate Chippery. And so, his entrepreneurial spirit was awakened.

Today, Warren Moon’s focus is on his global sports and entertainment marketing firm, Sports 1 Marketing, and his charitable organization, Crescent Moon Foundation, helping kids get the education they need. Warren shares the core values he attributes to his success as we chow down on Skillet Diner’s gourmet grub. Chef Nick gives us a sneak peek at a bacon topped burger that isn’t even on the menu yet – how could we refuse?!

Tasty quote to chew on: “Empower your people. Give them some incentive to show who they are, and show that they have ability.”

Food for thought:

Hire great people and give them the freedom they need to do their job well.

Work hard and you will be ready when opportunity knocks at your door.

Adversity is inevitable. It’s how you deal with it that counts.

]]>cleanNonono16:03Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/warren-moon/S01:E10: Shattering the Glass Ceiling with glassybaby’s Lee Rhodeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/heor6c85BKg/
Thu, 06 Oct 2016 00:06:59 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1534501-C,Alan Taylor,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,cancer,candles,charity,Eat Local,Entrepreneur,Farm to Table,Fresh Food,gender equality,glass ceiling,glassybaby,Lee Rhodes,Microsoft,Scott Duffy,Seattle,Skillet Diner,Vegetarian,women’s rightsIt all started in a kitchen… While in the midst of her third battle with cancer, Lee Rhodes dropped a flickering tea light into a hand-blown glass vessel. The serenity in that moment inspired Lee’s life mission to create an exceptionally beautiful product while providing resources to help others on their journey to health and healing. That altruistic spirit would be the secret sauce which catapulted glassybaby to international notoriety, and earned Lee Entrepreneur Magazine’s prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award, becoming the first female to be honored with the illustrious title.

Lee’s success was hard-earned and well deserved. With 30% year-over growth and 2016 revenue projections over $20-million, glassybaby is a serious contender in the experiential/retail space. But, it wasn’t enough for the philanthropic entrepreneur to settle for pure profit alone. Lee wanted to give back in a big way, 10% of her gross revenue big! As a result, glassybaby has donated more than $5-million to date!

Lee speaks on the unique challenges facing female entrepreneur, and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles. We break bread at Skillet Diner in Seattle where Chef Nick Novella has prepared a stunning fennel crusted fried chicken sandwich as well as a custom heirloom tomato and caramelized onion veggie-burger. Mmm! Are you ready to make a difference? Start by listening to this moving interview with glassybaby Founder & Chairwoman, Lee Rhodes.

Tasty quote to chew on: “Stay authentic and real, it will make a difference. There’s nothing more powerful than that.”

Food for thought:

Don’t underestimate the small things. They can have an ENORMOUS impact.

Communication is the key to good collaboration.

Pursue the things that you love, and money will follow.

]]>It all started in a kitchen… While in the midst of her third battle with cancer, Lee Rhodes dropped a flickering tea light into a hand-blown glass vessel. The serenity in that moment inspired Lee’s life mission to create an exceptionally beautiful product while providing resources to help others on their journey to health and healing. That altruistic spirit would be the secret sauce which catapulted glassybaby to international notoriety, and earned Lee Entrepreneur Magazine’s prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award, becoming the first female to be honored with the illustrious title.

Lee’s success was hard-earned and well deserved. With 30% year-over growth and 2016 revenue projections over $20-million, glassybaby is a serious contender in the experiential/retail space. But, it wasn’t enough for the philanthropic entrepreneur to settle for pure profit alone. Lee wanted to give back in a big way, 10% of her gross revenue big! As a result, glassybaby has donated more than $5-million to date!

Lee speaks on the unique challenges facing female entrepreneur, and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles. We break bread at Skillet Diner in Seattle where Chef Nick Novella has prepared a stunning fennel crusted fried chicken sandwich as well as a custom heirloom tomato and caramelized onion veggie-burger. Mmm! Are you ready to make a difference? Start by listening to this moving interview with glassybaby Founder & Chairwoman, Lee Rhodes.

Tasty quote to chew on: “Stay authentic and real, it will make a difference. There’s nothing more powerful than that.”

Food for thought:

Don’t underestimate the small things. They can have an ENORMOUS impact.

Communication is the key to good collaboration.

Pursue the things that you love, and money will follow.

]]>It all started in a kitchen… While in the midst of her third battle with cancer, Lee Rhodes dropped a flickering tea light into a hand-blown glass vessel. The serenity in that moment inspired Lee’s life mission to create an exceptionally beautiful product while providing resources to help others on their journey to health and healing. That altruistic spirit would be the secret sauce which catapulted glassybaby to international notoriety, and earned Lee Entrepreneur Magazine’s prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award, becoming the first female to be honored with the illustrious title.

Lee’s success was hard-earned and well deserved. With 30% year-over growth and 2016 revenue projections over $20-million, glassybaby is a serious contender in the experiential/retail space. But, it wasn’t enough for the philanthropic entrepreneur to settle for pure profit alone. Lee wanted to give back in a big way, 10% of her gross revenue big! As a result, glassybaby has donated more than $5-million to date!

Lee speaks on the unique challenges facing female entrepreneur, and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles. We break bread at Skillet Diner in Seattle where Chef Nick Novella has prepared a stunning fennel crusted fried chicken sandwich as well as a custom heirloom tomato and caramelized onion veggie-burger. Mmm! Are you ready to make a difference? Start by listening to this moving interview with glassybaby Founder & Chairwoman, Lee Rhodes.

Tasty quote to chew on: “Stay authentic and real, it will make a difference. There’s nothing more powerful than that.”

Food for thought:

Don’t underestimate the small things. They can have an ENORMOUS impact.

Communication is the key to good collaboration.

Pursue the things that you love, and money will follow.

]]>cleanNonono15:49Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/lee-rhodes/S01:E09: Building a Fan Following: Barry Meguiar Talks Cars & Communityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/zwbnr1flWFg/
Wed, 28 Sep 2016 23:23:00 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1522Alan Taylor,Barry Meguiar,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,California,Car Care,Car Crazy,Car Wax,Entrepreneur,Family Business,Meguiars,Microsoft,Muldoon's Dublin Pub,Muldoon’s,Orange County,Scott Duffy,SEMAMore than a century ago, Meguiar’s began as a furniture polish product, created in the garage of Frank Meguiar, Jr. Now representing the third generation of the company, Barry Meguiar has evolved the brand, bringing it to retail and transforming it into a global car care company.

Going a step further, Barry created the popular television series, Car Crazy Central, a car show not just about stand-out vehicles, but the people who love them. Barry attributes the success of the show to the resilient community of automotive enthusiasts explaining, “We all like different types of cars, but we’re all car crazy. We share the same passion. So, we have brought community.”

How can you go about creating an avid customer base brimming with passionate fans? Boasting an 82% customer retention rate, Barry is a master of identifying the ideal customer and breaks down his four-step secret to building brand loyalty with a marketing plan fit for any entrepreneur, regardless of ad budget. All this and more while we enjoy another epic meal at Muldoon’s Irish Pub. On today’s menu: the St. Paddy’s Burger, a savory beef patty with Dubliner cheese, bacon and avocado.

“Be more excited about solving your customers’ problems than selling product to them.”

“The product itself has to be the best. If you do that halfheartedly, everything else falls apart.”

“If I can help you be a success, maybe you can help me be a success, but first I want to help you.”

Episode takeaways:

If the product is the best, it will sell.

If two people are doing the same thing the same way, one of them is unnecessary.

Identify your target audience and focus on solving their problems.

]]>More than a century ago, Meguiar’s began as a furniture polish product, created in the garage of Frank Meguiar, Jr. Now representing the third generation of the company, Barry Meguiar has evolved the brand, bringing it to retail and transforming it into a global car care company.

Going a step further, Barry created the popular television series, Car Crazy Central, a car show not just about stand-out vehicles, but the people who love them. Barry attributes the success of the show to the resilient community of automotive enthusiasts explaining, “We all like different types of cars, but we’re all car crazy. We share the same passion. So, we have brought community.”

How can you go about creating an avid customer base brimming with passionate fans? Boasting an 82% customer retention rate, Barry is a master of identifying the ideal customer and breaks down his four-step secret to building brand loyalty with a marketing plan fit for any entrepreneur, regardless of ad budget. All this and more while we enjoy another epic meal at Muldoon’s Irish Pub. On today’s menu: the St. Paddy’s Burger, a savory beef patty with Dubliner cheese, bacon and avocado.

“Be more excited about solving your customers’ problems than selling product to them.”

“The product itself has to be the best. If you do that halfheartedly, everything else falls apart.”

“If I can help you be a success, maybe you can help me be a success, but first I want to help you.”

Episode takeaways:

If the product is the best, it will sell.

If two people are doing the same thing the same way, one of them is unnecessary.

Identify your target audience and focus on solving their problems.

]]>More than a century ago, Meguiar’s began as a furniture polish product, created in the garage of Frank Meguiar, Jr. Now representing the third generation of the company, Barry Meguiar has evolved the brand, bringing it to retail and transforming it into a global car care company.

Going a step further, Barry created the popular television series, Car Crazy Central, a car show not just about stand-out vehicles, but the people who love them. Barry attributes the success of the show to the resilient community of automotive enthusiasts explaining, “We all like different types of cars, but we’re all car crazy. We share the same passion. So, we have brought community.”

How can you go about creating an avid customer base brimming with passionate fans? Boasting an 82% customer retention rate, Barry is a master of identifying the ideal customer and breaks down his four-step secret to building brand loyalty with a marketing plan fit for any entrepreneur, regardless of ad budget. All this and more while we enjoy another epic meal at Muldoon’s Irish Pub. On today’s menu: the St. Paddy’s Burger, a savory beef patty with Dubliner cheese, bacon and avocado.

“Be more excited about solving your customers’ problems than selling product to them.”

“The product itself has to be the best. If you do that halfheartedly, everything else falls apart.”

“If I can help you be a success, maybe you can help me be a success, but first I want to help you.”

Episode takeaways:

If the product is the best, it will sell.

If two people are doing the same thing the same way, one of them is unnecessary.

Identify your target audience and focus on solving their problems.

]]>cleanNonono16:40Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/barry-meguiar/S01:E08: Chase Jarvis of CreativeLive Explains: Know Your Value, Get Paid Morehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/8M6LxsAxOa0/
Wed, 21 Sep 2016 23:24:46 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1511Alan Taylor,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,Chase Jarvis,CreativeLive,Entrepreneur,Microsoft,Photography,Pike Street,Quinn’s Pub,Scott Duffy,Seattle,VegetarianAre you ready to thrive in a career that’s driven by passion? It’s time to rewire your brain and get creative! Chase Jarvis, Co-Founder and CEO of CreativeLive, explains: tapping into your innate ingenuity is the first step to unlocking a fulfilling life and higher earning potential (Seriously, you can have it all!)

We sit down with the entrepreneurial photographer at Quinn’s Pub in Seattle where we devour a quinoa, farro, and smoked lentils burger loaded with charred veggies and an avocado aioli that’s to die for! Oh, and did we mention a side of cheese curds? *Drool* In between voracious bites, we learn how Chase went from college soccer star to renowned photographer, sought after teacher, and social media pioneer.

What’s his secret? Chase reveals this simple, daily practice that will unleash resourceful solutions to life and business problems. Hint: Find a “side hustle” that you love! You’ll have to watch to find out more on this episode of Business & Burgers.

“Creativity underpins the solution to every problem the world will ever know.”

“You have to be good at your craft. There’s no shortcutting that.”

Episode takeaways:

Don’t just be better, be different. Find your point of view.

When you know the work you do has value, it becomes much easier to charge money.

To unleash your inner creativity, do something creative every single day.

]]>Are you ready to thrive in a career that’s driven by passion? It’s time to rewire your brain and get creative! Chase Jarvis, Co-Founder and CEO of CreativeLive, explains: tapping into your innate ingenuity is the first step to unlocking a fulfilling life and higher earning potential (Seriously, you can have it all!)

We sit down with the entrepreneurial photographer at Quinn’s Pub in Seattle where we devour a quinoa, farro, and smoked lentils burger loaded with charred veggies and an avocado aioli that’s to die for! Oh, and did we mention a side of cheese curds? *Drool* In between voracious bites, we learn how Chase went from college soccer star to renowned photographer, sought after teacher, and social media pioneer.

What’s his secret? Chase reveals this simple, daily practice that will unleash resourceful solutions to life and business problems. Hint: Find a “side hustle” that you love! You’ll have to watch to find out more on this episode of Business & Burgers.

“Creativity underpins the solution to every problem the world will ever know.”

“You have to be good at your craft. There’s no shortcutting that.”

Episode takeaways:

Don’t just be better, be different. Find your point of view.

When you know the work you do has value, it becomes much easier to charge money.

To unleash your inner creativity, do something creative every single day.

]]>Are you ready to thrive in a career that’s driven by passion? It’s time to rewire your brain and get creative! Chase Jarvis, Co-Founder and CEO of CreativeLive, explains: tapping into your innate ingenuity is the first step to unlocking a fulfilling life and higher earning potential (Seriously, you can have it all!)

We sit down with the entrepreneurial photographer at Quinn’s Pub in Seattle where we devour a quinoa, farro, and smoked lentils burger loaded with charred veggies and an avocado aioli that’s to die for! Oh, and did we mention a side of cheese curds? *Drool* In between voracious bites, we learn how Chase went from college soccer star to renowned photographer, sought after teacher, and social media pioneer.

What’s his secret? Chase reveals this simple, daily practice that will unleash resourceful solutions to life and business problems. Hint: Find a “side hustle” that you love! You’ll have to watch to find out more on this episode of Business & Burgers.

“Creativity underpins the solution to every problem the world will ever know.”

“You have to be good at your craft. There’s no shortcutting that.”

Episode takeaways:

Don’t just be better, be different. Find your point of view.

When you know the work you do has value, it becomes much easier to charge money.

To unleash your inner creativity, do something creative every single day.

]]>yesYesyesyes17:24Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/chase-jarvis/S01:E07: John Ashworth: From Caddie to Golf Apparel Iconhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/_xWKwDLnFH0/
Wed, 14 Sep 2016 22:00:06 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1481Alan Taylor,Ashworth Golf,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,California,Entrepreneur,Golf,Golfing,John Ashworth,Linksoul,Local Tap House & Kitchen,LTH,Microsoft,Oceanside,Scott DuffyWith a major in Agronomy (the study of turf grass) and a brief stint as a pro-tour golf caddie, John Ashworth found himself low on cash and hungry for an opportunity to make the hobby he loves most, golf, his career. Soon, John landed in the sporting goods apparel business, surrounded by unflattering polyester clothing. Seeing a gap in the market, John reimagined golf apparel, launching Ashworth Golf.

John’s journey didn’t end there, however. As they say, struggle breeds progress. After taking on an unsuccessful venture designing a golf course in Scotland, John learned some important lessons on choosing well-matched business partners.

He returned to the sporting apparel market with a sharper focus to create what he calls, “the evolution of everything that I’ve learned.” And so, Linksoul was born: part clothing brand, part life philosophy; located in the heart of Oceanside, CA. We catch up with John at one of his favorite burger joints, Local Tap House & Kitchen where we feast on two menu staples: the Blue Collar CAB Burger and House Made Quinoa Burger. Join us for career advice that’s all aces as we discuss the importance of having a defined product focus and well-matched business partners.

“If you never go, you never know. You’re not going to have all of the answers. There’s always going to be roadblocks.”

Episode takeaways:

Disagreements with business partners are okay, but both parties must fully support the decision that is ultimately made.

Vet potential partners to make sure your contracts are in place before starting a partnership.

Just go for it! No more excuses, get started on your business today.

]]>With a major in Agronomy (the study of turf grass) and a brief stint as a pro-tour golf caddie, John Ashworth found himself low on cash and hungry for an opportunity to make the hobby he loves most, golf, his career. Soon, John landed in the sporting goods apparel business, surrounded by unflattering polyester clothing. Seeing a gap in the market, John reimagined golf apparel, launching Ashworth Golf.

John’s journey didn’t end there, however. As they say, struggle breeds progress. After taking on an unsuccessful venture designing a golf course in Scotland, John learned some important lessons on choosing well-matched business partners.

He returned to the sporting apparel market with a sharper focus to create what he calls, “the evolution of everything that I’ve learned.” And so, Linksoul was born: part clothing brand, part life philosophy; located in the heart of Oceanside, CA. We catch up with John at one of his favorite burger joints, Local Tap House & Kitchen where we feast on two menu staples: the Blue Collar CAB Burger and House Made Quinoa Burger. Join us for career advice that’s all aces as we discuss the importance of having a defined product focus and well-matched business partners.

“If you never go, you never know. You’re not going to have all of the answers. There’s always going to be roadblocks.”

Episode takeaways:

Disagreements with business partners are okay, but both parties must fully support the decision that is ultimately made.

Vet potential partners to make sure your contracts are in place before starting a partnership.

Just go for it! No more excuses, get started on your business today.

]]>With a major in Agronomy (the study of turf grass) and a brief stint as a pro-tour golf caddie, John Ashworth found himself low on cash and hungry for an opportunity to make the hobby he loves most, golf, his career. Soon, John landed in the sporting goods apparel business, surrounded by unflattering polyester clothing. Seeing a gap in the market, John reimagined golf apparel, launching Ashworth Golf.

John’s journey didn’t end there, however. As they say, struggle breeds progress. After taking on an unsuccessful venture designing a golf course in Scotland, John learned some important lessons on choosing well-matched business partners.

He returned to the sporting apparel market with a sharper focus to create what he calls, “the evolution of everything that I’ve learned.” And so, Linksoul was born: part clothing brand, part life philosophy; located in the heart of Oceanside, CA. We catch up with John at one of his favorite burger joints, Local Tap House & Kitchen where we feast on two menu staples: the Blue Collar CAB Burger and House Made Quinoa Burger. Join us for career advice that’s all aces as we discuss the importance of having a defined product focus and well-matched business partners.

Their mission was simple: inspire young girls to get out and skate. Team Kenworthy began by creating trendy, girl-oriented skateboard gear, reinventing the segment one board and sticker at a time. It wasn’t easy, however. Jason and Sarah grew their business from garage start-up to global sensation while balancing a supportive marriage and raising five children.

Listen to each other and learn [from] each other. You can feel like you know what you’re doing, but sometimes [your partner] knows better.

Customer service is really important. It’s basically our advertising.

We could sell a cheaper product with better margins. Nobody [may] recognize the difference, but we know the difference… Everything we sell, we stand behind 100%.

]]>We’re back at Muldoon’s Irish Pub with Jason and Sarah Kenworthy, founders of Pink Helmet Posse, one of the fastest growing action sports companies in America. This husband and wife duo set out to create better skateboarding gear for their three daughters and wound up transforming the male-dominated sport worldwide.

Their mission was simple: inspire young girls to get out and skate. Team Kenworthy began by creating trendy, girl-oriented skateboard gear, reinventing the segment one board and sticker at a time. It wasn’t easy, however. Jason and Sarah grew their business from garage start-up to global sensation while balancing a supportive marriage and raising five children.

Listen to each other and learn [from] each other. You can feel like you know what you’re doing, but sometimes [your partner] knows better.

Customer service is really important. It’s basically our advertising.

We could sell a cheaper product with better margins. Nobody [may] recognize the difference, but we know the difference… Everything we sell, we stand behind 100%.

]]>We’re back at Muldoon’s Irish Pub with Jason and Sarah Kenworthy, founders of Pink Helmet Posse, one of the fastest growing action sports companies in America. This husband and wife duo set out to create better skateboarding gear for their three daughters and wound up transforming the male-dominated sport worldwide.

Their mission was simple: inspire young girls to get out and skate. Team Kenworthy began by creating trendy, girl-oriented skateboard gear, reinventing the segment one board and sticker at a time. It wasn’t easy, however. Jason and Sarah grew their business from garage start-up to global sensation while balancing a supportive marriage and raising five children.

Listen to each other and learn [from] each other. You can feel like you know what you’re doing, but sometimes [your partner] knows better.

Customer service is really important. It’s basically our advertising.

We could sell a cheaper product with better margins. Nobody [may] recognize the difference, but we know the difference… Everything we sell, we stand behind 100%.

]]>cleanNonono14:23Scott Duffyhttp://businessandburgers.com/podcast/pink-helmet-posse/S01:E05: Breaking Bread with Business Gurus – Special Highlight Episodehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/businessandburgers/~3/3-snxLtjM-w/
Wed, 24 Aug 2016 22:00:16 +0000businessandburgers@gmail.com (Business & Burgers)http://businessandburgers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1434AAA Student Painters,Alan Taylor,Burgers,Business,Business & Burgers,CEO Coaching International,DUB Magazine,Epic Real Estate,Hodad’s,Ironman,Local Tap House,LTH,Mark Moses,Matt Theriault,Microsoft,Muldoon's Dublin Pub,Myles Kovacs,Noah Elias,Noah Fine Art,Noah University,Real Estate,Scott Duffy,TechnologyWe cruise the So Cal coast to meet with some of the top entrepreneurs in their field on this special highlight episode. We start with world-renowned artist, Noah Elias, who teaches us how to leverage technology to scale a business. CEO Coaching founder, Mark Moses, explains how he bounced back from the brink of bankruptcy to become one of the most highly regarded CEO coaches in the world. DUB Magazine co-founder, Myles Kovacs, takes us on the journey from the rough streets of east LA to magazine mogul. We end with the story of Epic Real Estate tycoon, Matt Theriault, who found the inspiration to build his empire while bagging groceries.

Hungry for more? Follow the nationwide pilgrimage via regular updates on YouTube, social media, and at businessandburgers.com.

]]>We cruise the So Cal coast to meet with some of the top entrepreneurs in their field on this special highlight episode. We start with world-renowned artist, Noah Elias, who teaches us how to leverage technology to scale a business. CEO Coaching founder, Mark Moses, explains how he bounced back from the brink of bankruptcy to become one of the most highly regarded CEO coaches in the world. DUB Magazine co-founder, Myles Kovacs, takes us on the journey from the rough streets of east LA to magazine mogul. We end with the story of Epic Real Estate tycoon, Matt Theriault, who found the inspiration to build his empire while bagging groceries.

Hungry for more? Follow the nationwide pilgrimage via regular updates on YouTube, social media, and at businessandburgers.com.

]]>We cruise the So Cal coast to meet with some of the top entrepreneurs in their field on this special highlight episode. We start with world-renowned artist, Noah Elias, who teaches us how to leverage technology to scale a business. CEO Coaching founder, Mark Moses, explains how he bounced back from the brink of bankruptcy to become one of the most highly regarded CEO coaches in the world. DUB Magazine co-founder, Myles Kovacs, takes us on the journey from the rough streets of east LA to magazine mogul. We end with the story of Epic Real Estate tycoon, Matt Theriault, who found the inspiration to build his empire while bagging groceries.

With credit cards maxed out and all of his favors called in, Matt had an epiphany one day while working the grocery checkout line—if he was going to change his financial status, he would need to build a new empire for himself. Enter Epic Real Estate.

Matt became a real estate master, harnessing the power of multiple streams of passive income and teaching others his techniques to build wealth and prosperity. Join us as we discuss Matt’s personal renaissance from dead broke to building one of the hottest real estate companies in the country.

Plus, don’t miss a mouthwatering moment as we frequent one of San Diego’s most iconic eateries, Hodad’s Ocean Beach, where the line often wraps around the block for what Hodad’s boasts are the “Best Burgers in the World.” We sink our teeth into the Guido Burger, a local favorite with all the fixings. Watch now.

]]>United States Marine Corps Desert Storm Veteran, Matt Theriault, spent 15 years on top of the music business until digital downloads turned the entire industry on its head. From a seven-figure salary to a $7 per hour position bagging groceries, Matt found himself at a financial rock bottom.

With credit cards maxed out and all of his favors called in, Matt had an epiphany one day while working the grocery checkout line—if he was going to change his financial status, he would need to build a new empire for himself. Enter Epic Real Estate.

Matt became a real estate master, harnessing the power of multiple streams of passive income and teaching others his techniques to build wealth and prosperity. Join us as we discuss Matt’s personal renaissance from dead broke to building one of the hottest real estate companies in the country.

Plus, don’t miss a mouthwatering moment as we frequent one of San Diego’s most iconic eateries, Hodad’s Ocean Beach, where the line often wraps around the block for what Hodad’s boasts are the “Best Burgers in the World.” We sink our teeth into the Guido Burger, a local favorite with all the fixings. Watch now.

]]>United States Marine Corps Desert Storm Veteran, Matt Theriault, spent 15 years on top of the music business until digital downloads turned the entire industry on its head. From a seven-figure salary to a $7 per hour position bagging groceries, Matt found himself at a financial rock bottom.

With credit cards maxed out and all of his favors called in, Matt had an epiphany one day while working the grocery checkout line—if he was going to change his financial status, he would need to build a new empire for himself. Enter Epic Real Estate.

Matt became a real estate master, harnessing the power of multiple streams of passive income and teaching others his techniques to build wealth and prosperity. Join us as we discuss Matt’s personal renaissance from dead broke to building one of the hottest real estate companies in the country.

Plus, don’t miss a mouthwatering moment as we frequent one of San Diego’s most iconic eateries, Hodad’s Ocean Beach, where the line often wraps around the block for what Hodad’s boasts are the “Best Burgers in the World.” We sink our teeth into the Guido Burger, a local favorite with all the fixings. Watch now.

Scott Duffy and Alan Taylor have a candid conversation with Myles at the Local Tap House & Kitchen (LTH) in Oceanside, CA. This restaurant serves up some killer cocktails, an ever changing selection of beer on tap, and of course an amazing burger. We try the 60/40 Fritta Burger, which, may we say, is eggcellent?!

Getting back to business, Myles shares how he went from a minimum wage delivery driver to a magazine mogul, and offers a few pro-tips all budding entrepreneurs should have in their arsenal! If you’re ready to be an expert in your field, determine who your ideal customer is, and decide when it’s time to leave behind the people and projects that drag you down, it’s time to listen in!

“There are only two outcomes when negative things happen; we become bitter or we become better.”

“The only people you need around you are the people that make you better.”

“Extreme nervousness is caused by extreme selfishness.”

]]>From growing up in poverty amidst gangs and drug dealers, and struggling in school, Myles Kovacs shares his incredible story of ingenuity while overcoming adversity and creating a multi-million dollar publishing company. Today DUB Magazine is one of the most iconic automotive lifestyle brands in America.

Scott Duffy and Alan Taylor have a candid conversation with Myles at the Local Tap House & Kitchen (LTH) in Oceanside, CA. This restaurant serves up some killer cocktails, an ever changing selection of beer on tap, and of course an amazing burger. We try the 60/40 Fritta Burger, which, may we say, is eggcellent?!

Getting back to business, Myles shares how he went from a minimum wage delivery driver to a magazine mogul, and offers a few pro-tips all budding entrepreneurs should have in their arsenal! If you’re ready to be an expert in your field, determine who your ideal customer is, and decide when it’s time to leave behind the people and projects that drag you down, it’s time to listen in!

“There are only two outcomes when negative things happen; we become bitter or we become better.”

“The only people you need around you are the people that make you better.”

“Extreme nervousness is caused by extreme selfishness.”

]]>From growing up in poverty amidst gangs and drug dealers, and struggling in school, Myles Kovacs shares his incredible story of ingenuity while overcoming adversity and creating a multi-million dollar publishing company. Today DUB Magazine is one of the most iconic automotive lifestyle brands in America.

Scott Duffy and Alan Taylor have a candid conversation with Myles at the Local Tap House & Kitchen (LTH) in Oceanside, CA. This restaurant serves up some killer cocktails, an ever changing selection of beer on tap, and of course an amazing burger. We try the 60/40 Fritta Burger, which, may we say, is eggcellent?!

Getting back to business, Myles shares how he went from a minimum wage delivery driver to a magazine mogul, and offers a few pro-tips all budding entrepreneurs should have in their arsenal! If you’re ready to be an expert in your field, determine who your ideal customer is, and decide when it’s time to leave behind the people and projects that drag you down, it’s time to listen in!

It’s not all elephants and sunshine, however, the road to entrepreneurship is often a rocky one. Mark recalls a quote by Henry Ford when discussing the pain-points of business ownership, “If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” Mark started as a student painter, became a billion dollar business builder, and in his spare time, competed as an Ironman triathlete. As one of the most highly regarded CEO coaches in the world, Mark has made his fortune by grooming today’s top-performers.

Whether you’re at the helm of a small startup or a corporate juggernaut, find out what five things you need to do to be an effective CEO, and learn how to expertly craft your business dream team. Mark shares how he achieved success in a highly competitive corporate climate. Plus, don’t miss a drool-worthy moment of today’s featured burger, the All American Chili Burger at Muldoon’s Irish Pub. Listen now.

]]>An elephant, a marching band, a little light demolition on a newly leased building, and one hell of an entrance: Mark Moses, Founding Partner of CEO Coaching International, isn’t shy when it comes to making an impression that counts. Mark describes the pivotal decision to “go big” to inspire his employees.

It’s not all elephants and sunshine, however, the road to entrepreneurship is often a rocky one. Mark recalls a quote by Henry Ford when discussing the pain-points of business ownership, “If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” Mark started as a student painter, became a billion dollar business builder, and in his spare time, competed as an Ironman triathlete. As one of the most highly regarded CEO coaches in the world, Mark has made his fortune by grooming today’s top-performers.

Whether you’re at the helm of a small startup or a corporate juggernaut, find out what five things you need to do to be an effective CEO, and learn how to expertly craft your business dream team. Mark shares how he achieved success in a highly competitive corporate climate. Plus, don’t miss a drool-worthy moment of today’s featured burger, the All American Chili Burger at Muldoon’s Irish Pub. Listen now.

]]>An elephant, a marching band, a little light demolition on a newly leased building, and one hell of an entrance: Mark Moses, Founding Partner of CEO Coaching International, isn’t shy when it comes to making an impression that counts. Mark describes the pivotal decision to “go big” to inspire his employees.

It’s not all elephants and sunshine, however, the road to entrepreneurship is often a rocky one. Mark recalls a quote by Henry Ford when discussing the pain-points of business ownership, “If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” Mark started as a student painter, became a billion dollar business builder, and in his spare time, competed as an Ironman triathlete. As one of the most highly regarded CEO coaches in the world, Mark has made his fortune by grooming today’s top-performers.

Whether you’re at the helm of a small startup or a corporate juggernaut, find out what five things you need to do to be an effective CEO, and learn how to expertly craft your business dream team. Mark shares how he achieved success in a highly competitive corporate climate. Plus, don’t miss a drool-worthy moment of today’s featured burger, the All American Chili Burger at Muldoon’s Irish Pub. Listen now.

Noah humbly began building his brand by selling artwork door-to-door on a bicycle. 25 years later, Noah runs his own creative studio and has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies and franchises including Disney, Star Wars, and Fast & Furious.

Noah shares his story and gives sage advice to entrepreneurs on leveraging time effectively, scaling a business, and utilizing technology to grow. Are you ready to harness your “time, talent, and treasure”? Tune in now!

“There is zero ceiling to the potential that you have on impacting this world”

]]>Each month, Business & Burgers co-hosts, Scott Duffy and Alan Taylor, visit a new city in search of amazing burgers and candid conversation with game-changing entrepreneurs. On the first episode of Business & Burgers, Scott and Alan sit down with Orange County native and world renowned artist, Noah Elias, at Muldoon’s Irish Pub in Newport Beach, California—a restaurant serving authentic Irish cuisine that will transport you across the pond (no passport required).

Noah humbly began building his brand by selling artwork door-to-door on a bicycle. 25 years later, Noah runs his own creative studio and has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies and franchises including Disney, Star Wars, and Fast & Furious.

Noah shares his story and gives sage advice to entrepreneurs on leveraging time effectively, scaling a business, and utilizing technology to grow. Are you ready to harness your “time, talent, and treasure”? Tune in now!

“There is zero ceiling to the potential that you have on impacting this world”

]]>Each month, Business & Burgers co-hosts, Scott Duffy and Alan Taylor, visit a new city in search of amazing burgers and candid conversation with game-changing entrepreneurs. On the first episode of Business & Burgers, Scott and Alan sit down with Orange County native and world renowned artist, Noah Elias, at Muldoon’s Irish Pub in Newport Beach, California—a restaurant serving authentic Irish cuisine that will transport you across the pond (no passport required).

Noah humbly began building his brand by selling artwork door-to-door on a bicycle. 25 years later, Noah runs his own creative studio and has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies and franchises including Disney, Star Wars, and Fast & Furious.

Noah shares his story and gives sage advice to entrepreneurs on leveraging time effectively, scaling a business, and utilizing technology to grow. Are you ready to harness your “time, talent, and treasure”? Tune in now!